Origin
Grand Prairie, TX
Night in Grand Prairie on Thursday
Local time
10:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Prairie, TX to Midlothian, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Prairie, TX
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Midlothian, TX
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Trip Overview
This short, 20.9-mile drive from Grand Prairie, TX to Midlothian, TX takes about 30 minutes and is ideal as a single-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 64% of the journey on major roads. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this is an easy and affordable excursion. You'll remain within the Great Plains region throughout this Texas drive. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require any overnight stops, making it perfect for a quick journey or an addition to a larger itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 20.9-mile trip. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the North J Elmer Weaver Freeway, South Belt Line Road, and FM 1382. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.2 miles on the North J Elmer Weaver Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While 64% of the route involves highway driving, the road does offer a mix of speeds and environments as you transition between these main thoroughfares. It’s a drive that keeps you moving efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway and South Belt Line Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast 5th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Northeast 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 180 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (FM 1382 / South Belt Line Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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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Northeast 5th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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TX 180 / East Main Street
Turn left onto TX 180 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FM 1382 / South Belt Line Road
Turn right onto FM 1382 / South Belt Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North Highway 67
Turn right onto North Highway 67
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Ninth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Ninth Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North J Elmer Weaver Freeway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| South Belt Line Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| FM 1382 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| North 8th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Highway 67 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 9th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North US Highway 67 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie, TX and Midlothian, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
189 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
3
Turn left onto TX 180
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto FM 1382
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Belt Line Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on FM 1382
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 1382
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto North Highway 67
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Highway 67
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 67 South
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 67
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Ninth Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto North US Highway 67
418 ft
·
14 sec
·
North US Highway 67
11
Turn left onto North 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 9th Street
12
Continue on North 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 8th Street
13
Arrive at destination
North 8th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Midlothian, TX
Night in Midlothian on Thursday
Local time
10:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
30m 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 Grand Prairie, TX to Midlothian, TX covers 20.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North J Elmer Weaver Freeway, South Belt Line Road, FM 1382. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Grand Prairie, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Northeast 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 180 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (FM 1382 / South Belt Line Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grand Prairie, TX to Midlothian, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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