Origin
Dallas, TX
Morning in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Prosper, 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
41m
Distance
34 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 41m
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.
Dallas, TX
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Prosper, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Dallas to Prosper covers a modest 34-mile distance, making it a quick trip that typically takes about 41 minutes. You will primarily navigate via I-35E North and the Dallas North Tollway to complete this journey. Because of the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the one-way excursion. Both cities are located within the Great Plains region, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 30.6 mi | 34m |
| West First Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Dallas Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Coleman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 30.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Prosper, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Lamar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
133 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 35E North
3
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 35E North
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on DNT
31 mi
·
34 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto West First Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West First Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto South Coleman Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Coleman Street
9
Turn right onto FM 1193
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Broadway Street
10
Arrive at destination
FM 1193
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35E North
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right toward I 35E North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35E North
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West First Street
Turn right onto West First Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
33.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
FM 1193 / East Broadway Street
Turn right onto FM 1193 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.45
Dallas North Tollway
(30.6 mi)
$2.45
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 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $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
Prosper, TX
Morning in Prosper on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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 cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind on this transition from the city to the suburbs. While the route utilizes major arteries like the Dallas North Tollway, you will experience a shift in road conditions as you head north. The journey lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, requiring your attention for frequent maneuvers and turns. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that reflects the urban and suburban density of the area.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.6 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 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 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Dallas, TX
Full guide →“Big D” · Founded 1841
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Top landmarks
- • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
- • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
- • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...
Arriving in Prosper, TX
Full guide →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 41m. Total distance: 34 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.6 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.45 in tolls one way, starting with Dallas North Tollway. 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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: 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 Prosper, 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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