Origin
Carrollton, TX
Late night in Carrollton on Sunday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollton, 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
27m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrollton, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 20.4-mile journey from Carrollton, TX to Grand Prairie, TX takes approximately 27 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate President George Bush Turnpike and East Belt Line Road, with a small portion on Dalworth Street. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $3, reflecting its relatively short distance. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Texas cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| East Belt Line Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Highway 161 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 15.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on East Belt Line Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Belt Line Road
2
Turn left
357 ft
·
10 sec
Toward PGBT Toll South
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward PGBT Toll South
4
Merge onto PGBT
16 mi
·
16 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
·
North State Highway 161
7
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
8
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward PGBT Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PGBT Toll South
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike
Merge onto PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
3
19 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Dalworth Street
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
Navigation decision point
3
20.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
President George Bush Turnpike
(15.8 mi)
$1.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
5:04 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.8 miles on President George Bush Turnpike, allowing for a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on faster roads, you will transition onto East Belt Line Road and then Dalworth Street as you approach your destination. This shift from high-speed turnpike to more local roads is a notable change in the driving experience as you get closer to Grand Prairie.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on President George Bush Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and East Belt Line Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Carrollton, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt Toll South along the way.
Pgbt Toll South
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
About the Cities
Starting in Carrollton, TX
Full guide →Founded 1913
Carrollton is a fast-growing suburb of Dallas, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. In 2019, it was home to about 140,000 people.
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 27m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.27 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.
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 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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