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Trip from Grand Prairie, TX to Greenville, TX

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

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

63.1 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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 Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis counties in Texas, United States

Grand Prairie, TX

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city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Greenville, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grand Prairie, TX to Greenville, TX covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East R L Thornton Freeway, Tom Landry Freeway, Wesley Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on East R L Thornton Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East R L Thornton Freeway 46.7 mi 51m
Tom Landry Freeway 10.9 mi 12m
Wesley Street 3 mi 5m
North Belt Line Road 0.6 mi 1m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.5 mi 1m
East Interstate 30 0.4 mi <1m
Small Hill Street 0.2 mi <1m
Northeast 5th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East R L Thornton Freeway — 46.7 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie, TX and Greenville, TX.

1

Start on this road

219 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Northeast 5th Street
3

Turn right onto Small Hill Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Small Hill Street
4

Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Belt Line Road
5

Turn right

176 ft · 6 sec
6

Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

0.4 mi · 31 sec · East Interstate 30
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 30 East
8

Merge onto I 30

11 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 30; US 67

7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

39 mi · 42 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward SH 34
12

Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
14

Turn left onto TX 34

3.0 mi · 5 min · Wesley Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Turn left onto Pickett Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Pickett Street
16

Turn right

29 ft · 2 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Dallas and Rockwall counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rowlett, TX

32 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

Dallas, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rowlett, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Grand Prairie, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 63.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Small Hill Street

Turn right onto Small Hill Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway

Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
6
60 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | TX 34 / Wesley Street

Turn left onto TX 34 / Wesley Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.53 one way

$19.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $10.44 $20.87
premium $4.54 $11.27 $22.53
diesel $5.61 $13.93 $27.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.9 0 $6.63 $3.03
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.83 $4.04

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Grand Prairie, TX

Afternoon in Grand Prairie on Saturday

Local time

12:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Dust Advisory

Dust Advisory issued April 18 at 12:07AM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:00AM CDT until April 18 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Greenville, TX

Afternoon in Greenville on Saturday

Local time

12:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

27 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 14m 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?

63.1 mi in 1h 14m, mostly highway — 46.7 mi of that is on East R L Thornton Freeway.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on East R L Thornton Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Small Hill Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Small Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Grand Prairie, TX to Greenville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 34 along the way.

Sh 34

59.3 mi in | ~1h 7m

About the Cities

Starting in Grand Prairie, TX

Full guide →

Grand Prairie is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas.

Arriving in Greenville, TX

Full guide →

Greenville is a city of 28,164 (2020) in the Blackland Prairie region 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 1h 14m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on East R L Thornton Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Greenville, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Small Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, TX before heading back.

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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