Origin
Celina, TX
Morning in Celina on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Celina, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Celina, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Celina to Grand Prairie, expect a straightforward journey covering 52.4 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 57 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stays. The route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, utilizing North Louisiana Drive, West Walnut Street, and FM 455. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this drive is as cost-effective as it is efficient. Both your starting point and destination are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your travel. This route is best suited for those who prefer navigating local corridors over the hectic pace of high-speed highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| South Dallas Parkway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| FM 428 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 25.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celina, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on TX 289 Business; FM 455
179 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Pecan Street
2
Turn left onto FM 455
355 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Louisiana Drive
3
Turn right onto FM 455
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
4
Continue on FM 455
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West FM 455
5
Turn left onto FM 428
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 428
6
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 428
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 428
7
Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on South Dallas Parkway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
10
Continue on DNT
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto PGBT
25 mi
·
27 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
·
North State Highway 161
16
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
17
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Celina, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 455 / North Louisiana Drive
Turn left onto FM 455 / North Louisiana Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
South Dallas Parkway
Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpik...
7
50 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.17
President George Bush Turnpike
(25.3 mi)
$2.02
Dallas North Tollway
(14.4 mi)
$1.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Grand Prairie, TX
Morning in Grand Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Addison, TX
26 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
3 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
1h 3m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this 52.4-mile path features a 0% highway share, placing you entirely on surface streets and local roads. You will navigate a series of transitions along North Louisiana Drive, West Walnut Street, and FM 455, which keeps the driving experience varied and active. Because the route consists of connected local segments, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, requiring you to stay alert through frequent turns as you transition between the two Texas cities.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on President George Bush Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and Dallas North Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 455 / North Louisiana Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (FM 455 / North Louisiana Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (South Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Celina, TX and Grand Prairie, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike and Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike.
Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike
23.5 mi in
|
~30m
Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike
24.2 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Starting in Celina, 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 1h 3m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.17 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: near the start (FM 455 / North Louisiana Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (South Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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