Origin
Prosper, TX
Late night in Prosper on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prosper, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prosper, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Prosper to Dallas covers a short 34.2-mile distance that typically takes about 36 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will find it functions perfectly as a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your needs for this direct transit. Since there are no required stops along the way, the journey is straightforward and efficient for commuters or visitors heading into the city. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two points that allows for plenty of flexibility in your daily schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via South Coleman Street, West First Street, and South Dallas Parkway to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on South Coleman Street, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a steady pace through local corridors. This drive requires your full attention as you transition from the outskirts into the denser urban environment of Dallas. It feels less like a long-haul road trip and more like a tactical navigation through local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas North Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
725 ft
428 ft
Total Climb
137 ft
Total Descent
393 ft
Highest Point
725 ft
~9.7 mi in
Elevation Range
297 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Coleman Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 34.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 (South Coleman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West First Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Coleman Street
Turn left onto South Coleman Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West First Street
Turn right onto West First Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Dallas Parkway
Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35E South
7
33 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 30.3 mi | 33m |
| West First Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Dallas Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Coleman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 30.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prosper, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 1193
229 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto South Coleman Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Coleman Street
3
Turn right onto West First Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West First Street
4
Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
6
Continue on DNT
30 mi
·
33 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
329 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
10
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Dallas North Tollway
(30.3 mi)
$2.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 Prosper, TX to Dallas, TX covers 34.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas North Tollway, West First Street, North Stemmons Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Prosper, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.15 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 34.1 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (South Coleman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West First Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Prosper, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 428 ft to 725 ft elevation with about 137 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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