Origin
Cleburne, TX
Afternoon in Cleburne on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleburne, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleburne, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Grand Prairie, TX
Ken Jacobsen
Trip Overview
Traveling from Cleburne to Grand Prairie covers 49.1 miles, a journey that typically takes about 55 minutes by car. Because this is a relatively short trip, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate primarily via North Main Street, East Chambers Street, and East Henderson Street as you move through the Great Plains. With an estimated fuel cost of only $8, this is an affordable commute for anyone heading between these Texas locations. Expect a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over long-distance highway cruising.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.1 miles from Cleburne, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring you to stay alert through various intersections and street changes. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, you won’t spend any time on major highways, as the highway share for this trip is zero percent. You will navigate local streets rather than long, open stretches, making the experience feel more like an urban transit than a highway cruise. Because the roads consist entirely of local thoroughfares, you should anticipate frequent adjustments to your speed and steering throughout the 55-minute duration.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East FM 917 is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
841 ft
519 ft
Total Climb
154 ft
Total Descent
410 ft
Highest Point
841 ft
~12.3 mi in
Elevation Range
321 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 42.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (TX 360 / North State Highway 360): Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
25.8 mi into trip
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~40m in
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TX 360 / North State Highway 360
Turn left onto TX 360 / North State Highway 360
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
34 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas, I 20 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, I 20 East
7
35.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 455A
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
40 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward TX 180: Jefferson Street, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 180: Jefferson Street, Main Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Cleburne, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike
35.7 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East FM 917 | 9 mi | 14m |
| FM 2280 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Heritage Parkway | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Henderson Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Rosa Parks Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Conveyor Drive | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East FM 917
— 9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleburne, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on US 67 Bus
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Henderson Street
2
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4
281 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Chambers Street
4
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
East Chambers Street
5
Turn straight onto US 67 Bus
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Henderson Street
6
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
East US Highway 67
7
Turn left onto FM 2280
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
FM 2280
8
Continue on FM 2280
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Old Betsy Road
9
Continue on FM 2280
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 2280
10
Continue on FM 917
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Conveyor Drive
11
Continue on FM 917
9.0 mi
·
14 min
·
East FM 917
12
Continue on FM 917
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 2nd Avenue
13
Continue on FM 917
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 917
14
Continue on Heritage Parkway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Heritage Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto TX 360
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Highway 360
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward TX 360 Toll North
17
Merge onto 360 Toll
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on 360 Toll
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on TX 360
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, I 20 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 20
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 455A
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on PGBT
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward TX 180: Jefferson Street, Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto TX 161
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
South State Highway 161
26
Turn right onto TX 180
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
27
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
28
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-one-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You won't need to worry about complex refueling strategies given the modest $8 fuel budget, but it is wise to fill up before leaving Cleburne if you prefer to avoid stopping along the way. Because there are zero formal stops scheduled in the route data, ensure your vehicle is ready for a continuous drive once you pull out of your starting point. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between North Main, East Chambers, and East Henderson streets, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires steady attention to road signage.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.1 miles from Cleburne, TX, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9 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 42.2 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.1 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
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 Cleburne, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Cleburne, TX
This is one driving day of about 42.2 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cleburne, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East FM 917 for about 9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Cleburne, TX · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Cleburne, 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
$6.45 one way
$12.89 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| premium | $4.59 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.38 | $18.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
President George Bush Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cleburne, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East FM 917, FM 2280, President George Bush Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Cleburne, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 42.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (TX 360 / North State Highway 360): Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cleburne, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 519 ft to 841 ft elevation with about 154 ft of total climbing.
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