Origin
Burleson, TX
Morning in Burleson on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burleson, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burleson, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Burleson to Grand Prairie, you can expect a quick 32.5-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, as it is a straightforward trek across the Great Plains within Texas. You will navigate primarily via the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I-35W, and the President George Bush Turnpike. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should be sufficient for this short distance. Because the drive is brief and direct, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, making it an ideal route for commuters or casual travelers moving between these two North Texas hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 16.6 mi | 17m |
| I 35W | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South State Highway 161 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Burleson Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Renfro Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 16.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burleson, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on East Ellison Street
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Ellison Street
2
Continue on East Ellison Street
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Ellison Street
3
Turn left onto South Commerce Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Commerce Street
4
Turn right onto Spur 50
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Renfro Street
5
Turn left onto North Burleson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Burleson Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 35W North
7
Merge onto I 35W
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 20
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 455A
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on PGBT
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward TX 180: Jefferson Street, Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto TX 161
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
South State Highway 161
16
Turn right onto TX 180
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
26 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 455A
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward TX 180: Jefferson Street, Main 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: Jefferson Street, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
President George Bush Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
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
2 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
39m 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 mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with typical regional highway flow. Roughly 35% of your travel time will be spent on highways, meaning you will encounter a blend of major arterial roads and transitions. Your longest uninterrupted segment covers 16.6 miles along the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, which serves as the backbone of your route. As you move from Burleson toward Grand Prairie, you will experience a shift in road types as you transition between the interstate and turnpike systems. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that requires your full attention on navigating the highway interchanges.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burleson, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike
26 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Burleson, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Grand Prairie, TX
Full guide →Founded 1863
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 39m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.27 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grand Prairie, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 US Trip Planner 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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