Origin
Greenville, TX
Afternoon in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, 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
1h 13m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 64-mile drive from Greenville, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes. Primarily utilizing major freeways like Martin Luther King Jr Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway, the route is heavily highway-focused at 94%, making it a quick and efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, this drive through the Great Plains region of Texas is designed for speed and directness. You won't need to worry about overnight stops, giving you flexibility in your departure time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Freeway | 49 mi | 53m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| North Belt Line Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Moulton Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stonewall Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
— 49 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on this road
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pickett Street
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pickett Street
3
Turn right onto King Street
271 ft
·
9 sec
·
King Street
4
Turn right onto Spur 302
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Turn right onto US 69 Bus; TX 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonewall Street
6
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Park Street
7
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Moulton Street
8
Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 30
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward Belt Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Interstate 30
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belt Line Road
15
Continue on FM 1382
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Belt Line Road
16
Turn right onto Davis Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Davis Street
17
Turn slight right onto TX 180
15 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Greenville, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pickett Street
Turn right onto Pickett Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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King Street
Turn right onto King Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spur 302 / Washington Street
Turn right onto Spur 302 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 30; US 67 / Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Belt Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward Belt Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 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 | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
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.
Destination
Grand Prairie, TX
Afternoon in Grand Prairie on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
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
22 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
1h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience for this 64-mile trip, with 94% of the journey on high-speed roads. The bulk of your travel will be on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 49 miles. While predominantly freeway, you'll also navigate segments of North Belt Line Road. The character of the drive remains consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over varied terrain or winding country roads.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49 mi on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pickett Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 64 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spur 302 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
570 ft
431 ft
Total Climb
209 ft
Total Descent
297 ft
Highest Point
570 ft
~27.4 mi in
Elevation Range
138 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Greenville, TX
Full guide →Greenville is a city of 28,164 (2020) in the Blackland Prairie region 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 1h 13m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spur 302 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grand Prairie, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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