Origin
Grape Creek, TX
Afternoon in Grape Creek on Sunday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grape Creek, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
276.9 mi
446 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
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6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grape Creek, TX
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grape Creek, TX to Dallas, TX covers 276.9 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grape Creek Road, US 87, Highway 87 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.4 miles from Grape Creek, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 29m drive with frequent turns across 276.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grape Creek Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grape Creek, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grape Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 2105 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Danville Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winters Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Grape Creek Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grape Creek, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Mustang Avenue
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mustang Avenue
2
Turn right onto Grape Creek Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Grape Creek Road
3
Turn left onto US 87 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 87 Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 87 North
6
Turn left onto West FM 2105
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
West FM 2105
7
At the end of the road, turn left
77 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
8
Turn left onto South Danville Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Danville Drive
9
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Winters Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 20 West: Fort Worth
12
Merge slight left
137 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
14
Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 35E North: Denton
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35E North: Denton
18
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
20
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Lamar Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 138.4 miles from Grape Creek, TX, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.4 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grape Creek, 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 Grape Creek, TX
This is one driving day of about 276.9 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grape Creek, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.4 mi from Grape Creek, TX · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.4 miles from Grape Creek, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dallas, TX
The final approach into Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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
$42.30 one way
$84.60 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.35 | $92.71 |
| premium | $4.59 | $50.05 | $100.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.52 | $123.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.07 | $13.29 |
| Efficient EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.23 | $11.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.77 | $17.72 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
8 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
4h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grape Creek, TX to Dallas, TX covers 276.9 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grape Creek Road, US 87, Highway 87 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.4 miles from Grape Creek, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grape Creek, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grape Creek, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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