Origin
Grapevine, TX
Late night in Grapevine on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Edgecliff Village, TX
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Grapevine, TX to Edgecliff Village, TX is 30 miles and takes about 38 minutes via TX 121, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey with a high percentage of highway driving. It's a short trip, making it ideal for a quick commute or a simple relocation. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways and freeways, so expect a consistent driving experience. Plan for minimal time on the road, allowing you to focus on your destination.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced travel, including a continuous segment of 12.8 miles on TX 121. The main roads guiding you are TX 121, Airport Freeway, and North South Freeway, all contributing to a consistent and efficient travel pace. Expect smooth sailing for most of the 30 miles, with the character of the drive remaining largely consistent throughout the brief trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 121 and Airport Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in near TX 121 / Airport Freeway.
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 30 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Hemphill Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Loop 820
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grapevine, TX and Edgecliff Village, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth and Ft Worth.
Fort Worth
Ft Worth
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 121 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Airport Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| North South Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Edgecliff Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Loop 820 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chelsea Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Hemphill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Grapevine, TX and Edgecliff Village, TX.
Start on East Hudgins Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto TX 26
Take the ramp
Merge onto TX 121
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121
Continue on TX 121
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Loop 820
Turn left onto Hemphill Street
Continue on Edgecliff Road
Continue on Edgecliff Road
Turn left onto Brenton Road
Turn left onto Chelsea Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| premium | $4.59 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Grapevine on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Edgecliff Village on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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