Drive or Fly: Carrollton, TX to Grand Prairie, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for DAL–DFW. At 20 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
27m
Distance
20.4 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
8 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 30m
2m in the air
Air Distance
16 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
4 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DAL and DFW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 27m | 2h 30m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 8 kg CO2 | 4 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via PGBT
via North Walton Walker Boulevard, I 35E, TX 180
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Carrollton, TX to Grand Prairie, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.