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Trip from Garland, TX to Grapevine, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

172.4 mi

277 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Grapevine, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Garland, TX to Grapevine, TX covers 172.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 30, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, US Highway 259 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.9 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

86.2 miles from Garland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 30 120.9 mi 2h 3m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 19 mi 21m
US Highway 259 South 16.3 mi 24m
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway 4.1 mi 4m
I 635 TEXpress 3.5 mi 3m
FM 1701 2.1 mi 5m
TX 121 1.6 mi 1m
East State Highway 114 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 30 — 120.9 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Grapevine, TX.

1

Start on FM 1701

2.1 mi · 5 min · FM 1701
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 259

16 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
4

Merge onto I 30

121 mi · 2 hr 3 min · I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 56B Toward I 635 North
6

Merge onto I 635

9.3 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 635

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on I 635

1.5 mi · 1 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 635 TEXpress West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 635 TEXpress

3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 635

8.3 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 34 sec
Exit 36A Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East: Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Dallas Use the slight left lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 56 sec
Exit 36A Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto TX 121

1.6 mi · 1 min · TX 121
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward Main Street, Grapevine Historic District Use the right lane.
16

Turn slight left onto TX 26

0.8 mi · 1 min · East State Highway 114
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
18

Turn right onto East Hudgins Street

98 ft · 4 sec · East Hudgins Street
19

Arrive at destination

East Hudgins Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.2 miles from Garland, TX, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.9 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 38 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 86.2 miles or 1h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grapevine, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Garland, 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 Garland, TX

This is one driving day of about 172.4 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Garland, 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 I 30 for about 120.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, TX

86 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

Winnsboro, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.2 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 123.1

Rockwall, Texas

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19727221133

Visit website

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 147.7

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 172.4

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: Closed

+18174103185

Visit website

House of Shine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 172.4

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18176018850

Visit website

Historic Downtown Carrollton

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 160.1

Carrollton, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19728809855

Visit website

Coppell Nature Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 172.4

Coppell, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19723043581

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.9 and 170.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 30

Merge onto I 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
155.6 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward I 635 TEXpress West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 TEXpress West
9
167.7 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East: Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 36A Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East:...
9
168.1 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 36A Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
7
170.4 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in

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

Use the right lane. Toward Main Street, Grapevine Historic District

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.05 one way

$52.10 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $28.51 $57.03
premium $4.54 $30.78 $61.56
diesel $5.61 $38.06 $76.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.7 0 $18.10 $8.28
Efficient EV 43.1 0 $15.08 $6.90
EV Truck/SUV 69 0 $24.14 $11.03

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Garland, TX

Afternoon in Garland on Saturday

Local time

3:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 15 mph 61% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Dust Advisory

Dust Advisory issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Grapevine, TX

Afternoon in Grapevine on Saturday

Local time

3:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 79% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Dust Advisory

Dust Advisory issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

83°F

Greenville, TX

86 mi in

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

3 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

3h 11m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

172.4 mi in 3h 11m, mostly highway — 120.9 mi of that is on I 30.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120.9 mi on I 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in near I 30.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 172.4 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: at 18.9 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Garland, TX

Full guide →

Garland is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area in the State of Texas. Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill, used to live in Garland, as well as some other small towns around Texas. So, yeah. Don't be shocked if you take a wrong turn through a downscale neighborhood and see someone barbecuing hot dogs using one of those things that turns your truck's air filter into a grill. On the other hand, Garland's north side is a palacial monument to suburban living in all its McMansioned, strip malling, Starbucks-sipping glory. Garland is basically an unprepossessing, pleasant place. While it's hard to get too excited about much that happens in Garland, it is just so darned pleasant.

Arriving in Grapevine, TX

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 172.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 120.9 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grapevine, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Grapevine, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

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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