Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Grapevine, TX
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The drive from Dallas, TX to Grapevine, TX covers 21 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SH 114 TEXpress, North Stemmons Freeway, West John W Carpenter Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on SH 114 TEXpress. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Grapevine is in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the state of Texas. It is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 25m highway drive covering 21 miles, with most of the trip on SH 114 TEXpress and North Stemmons Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 miles on SH 114 TEXpress.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 114 TEXpress and North Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport North Entry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Main Street, Grapevine Historic District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dallas, TX and Grapevine, TX, road signs point toward Dfw Airport and Grapevine Historic District.
Dfw Airport
Grapevine Historic District
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 114 TEXpress | 9.9 mi | 9m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West John W Carpenter Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East State Highway 114 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Grapevine, TX.
Start on North Lamar Street
Take the ramp
Turn right
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress
Take the exit
Merge onto TX 114
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto TX 26
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto East Hudgins Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Grapevine on Saturday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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