Origin
Grapevine, TX
Late night in Grapevine on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grapevine, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grapevine, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grapevine, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 19.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on President George Bush Turnpike, TX 360, Airport Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Grand Prairie, TX
Full guide →Grand Prairie is a city in the Prairies and Lakes 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 26m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 19.1 miles, with most of the trip on President George Bush Turnpike and TX 360. The longest continuous stretch is about 6 miles on President George Bush Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and TX 360. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward TX 360 South: Arlington Grand Prairie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 360 South: Arlington Grand Prairie
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward TX 183 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward TX 183 East: Dallas
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turn...
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grapevine, TX and Grand Prairie, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt and Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South.
Pgbt
10.7 mi in
|
~14m
Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6 mi | 6m |
| TX 360 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Airport Freeway | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| TX 121 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapevine, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on East Hudgins Street
98 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Hudgins Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn slight right
186 ft
·
8 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto TX 26
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
West State Highway 114
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 121 South
6
Merge onto TX 121
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
TX 121
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward TX 360 South: Arlington Grand Prairie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on TX 360
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 360
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward TX 183 East: Dallas
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward TX 183 East: Dallas
11
Merge onto TX 183
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto PGBT
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
·
North State Highway 161
17
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
18
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
President George Bush Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Grand Prairie, TX
Late night in Grand Prairie on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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
26m 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 Grapevine, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 19.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, TX 360, Airport Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Grapevine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.89 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grapevine, TX and Grand Prairie, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt and Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South.
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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