Origin
Hewitt, TX
Afternoon in Hewitt on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hewitt, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
108 mi
174 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hewitt, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Grand Prairie, TX
Ken Jacobsen
Trip Overview
The drive from Hewitt, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 108 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35E, Purple Heart Trail, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.3 miles on I 35E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54 miles from Hewitt, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hewitt, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 108 miles and takes about 1h 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35E is the longest continuous segment at about 47.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near I 35 / Purple Heart Trail.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 2.6 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
44.9 mi into trip
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~48m in
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I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
7
92.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 418A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
102.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward FM 1382
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 457
Toward FM 1382
7
107.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
TX 180 / East Main Street
Turn left onto TX 180 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Hewitt, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1382 along the way.
Fm 1382
102.1 mi in
|
~1h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 47.3 mi | 48m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 35.6 mi | 35m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 9 mi | 9m |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| South Belt Line Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| 1st Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Spring Valley Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 47.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hewitt, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on 1st Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
2
Continue on Flint Rock Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Flint Rock Road
3
Turn left onto FM 2113
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Valley Road
4
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 North
5
Merge onto I 35
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
47 mi
·
48 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 418A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 20
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 457
Toward FM 1382
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto FM 1382
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Belt Line Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southeast 9th Street
14
Turn left onto TX 180
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Hewitt, TX, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 miles.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Prairie, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hewitt, 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 Hewitt, TX
This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hewitt, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 35E for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54 mi from Hewitt, TX · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 54 miles from Hewitt, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grand Prairie, TX
The final approach into Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, 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
$16.50 one way
$33.00 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| premium | $4.59 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.99 | $47.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.12 | $6.91 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
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
1h 59m 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 Hewitt, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 108 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35E, Purple Heart Trail, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54 miles from Hewitt, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.50 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 108 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 2.6 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hewitt, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1382 along the way.
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