Origin
Port Lavaca, TX
Morning in Port Lavaca on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Lavaca, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
326.1 mi
525 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 4m
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6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Lavaca, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Lavaca, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 326.1 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 77, North Travis Avenue, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.6 miles on US 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
163.1 miles from Port Lavaca, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Port Lavaca, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 326.1 miles and takes about 6h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in near US 87 / North Navarro Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 326.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles (US 87 / North Navarro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 176.7 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 263 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
27 mi into trip
|
~32m in
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US 87 / North Navarro Street
Turn right onto US 87 / North Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
176.7 mi into trip
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~3h 29m in
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US 77 / North Travis Avenue
Turn right onto US 77 / North Travis Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
263 mi into trip
|
~5h 4m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
7
310.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 418A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
320.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 5m in
Take the exit toward FM 1382
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 457
Toward FM 1382
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 77 | 48.6 mi | 55m |
| North Travis Avenue | 48.6 mi | 55m |
| South Main Street | 48 mi | 57m |
| I 35E | 47.3 mi | 48m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 33 mi | 33m |
| United States Highway 77 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| US 87 | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| North US Highway 77 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
US 77
— 48.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Lavaca, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on US 87
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn straight onto US 87
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 87
3
Turn right onto US 87
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North Navarro Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on US 77
38 mi
·
43 min
·
US 77
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
6
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
7
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
8
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
United States Highway 77
9
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
10
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi
·
28 min
·
United States Highway 77
11
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
12
Continue on US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
13
Continue on US 77
48 mi
·
57 min
·
South Main Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 77; US 190; TX 36
15
Turn right onto US 77
49 mi
·
55 min
·
North Travis Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto Circle Road
215 ft
·
11 sec
·
Circle Road
17
Continue on Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Circle Road
18
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
19
Take the ramp
444 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
20
Continue on US 77
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 77
21
Merge onto I 35; US 77
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
47 mi
·
48 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 418A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto I 20
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 457
Toward FM 1382
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto FM 1382
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Belt Line Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southeast 9th Street
29
Turn left onto TX 180
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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East Main Street
30
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.1 miles from Port Lavaca, TX, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.1 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Prairie, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Port Lavaca, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Lavaca, TX
This is one driving day of about 326.1 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Lavaca, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 77 for about 48.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.1 mi from Port Lavaca, TX · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.1 miles from Port Lavaca, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grand Prairie, TX
The final approach into Grand Prairie, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Grand Prairie, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.27 one way
$98.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $53.93 | $107.87 |
| premium | $4.54 | $58.22 | $116.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.00 | $144.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.8 | 1 | $34.24 | $15.65 |
| Efficient EV | 81.5 | 0 | $28.53 | $13.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.65 | $20.87 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grand Prairie, TX
Morning in Grand Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Port Lavaca, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 326.1 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 77, North Travis Avenue, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.1 miles from Port Lavaca, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 326.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles (US 87 / North Navarro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 176.7 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 263 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Port Lavaca, TX to Grand Prairie, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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