Origin
Plainview, TX
Evening in Plainview on Friday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainview, 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 10m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainview, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Plainview, Texas, to Grand Prairie, Texas? This drive covers 54.5 miles and is estimated to take about 1 hour and 10 minutes. With 92% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward, highway-focused trip perfect for a single day. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical option. Since both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region of Texas, expect consistent, open landscapes. This route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
About the Cities
Starting in Plainview, TX
Full guide →Plainview is a city in the Llano Estacado 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 10m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway experience, with 92% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on highways like President George Bush Turnpike, South Stemmons Freeway, and I-35E. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on President George Bush Turnpike, offering a continuous flow of travel. Expect a consistent driving pace for the majority of the journey, characteristic of a highway-focused profile.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and South Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.7 miles in near I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 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: at 21.7 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
32.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 445
Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpik...
8
33.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George...
7
33.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush T...
7
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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 Plainview, TX and Grand Prairie, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll: President George Bush Turnpike and Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike.
Pgbt Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
32.1 mi in
|
~43m
Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
33.3 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| I 35E | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| FM 1173 | 8.5 mi | 17m |
| I 35 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on this road
70 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Plainview Road
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Plainview Road
3
Turn right onto FM 1173
8.5 mi
·
17 min
·
FM 1173
4
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Interstate 35
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South
6
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35E; US 77
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
10 mi
·
11 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 445
Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto PGBT
18 mi
·
19 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
·
North State Highway 161
15
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
16
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Plainview, TX · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Plainview, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.46
President George Bush Turnpike
(18.3 mi)
$1.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Grand Prairie on Friday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Lewisville, TX
27 mi in
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
10 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 10m 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 Plainview, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, South Stemmons Freeway, I 35E. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Plainview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.24 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 54.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.7 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Plainview, TX and Grand Prairie, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll: President George Bush Turnpike and Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike.
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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