Origin
Grand Prairie, TX
Late night in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Prairie, TX to Celina, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
51.9 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 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Prairie, TX
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Celina, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Grand Prairie to Celina, you are looking at a 51.9-mile journey across the Great Plains of Texas. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 3 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is an affordable excursion for those traveling between these two North Texas locations. Since you will be navigating local streets like Northeast 5th Street and East Main Street, keep in mind that this is a localized route rather than a high-speed interstate sprint. It is a practical choice if you prefer avoiding major highways, as the route consists entirely of local roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| South Dallas Parkway | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| FM 428 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.6 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 Grand Prairie, TX and Celina, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
189 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
3
Turn right onto TX 180
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on TX 180
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
6
Turn right onto TX 161
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North State Highway 161
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward PGBT Toll North
8
Merge onto PGBT
25 mi
·
27 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto DNT
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto FM 428
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 428
15
Turn right onto FM 455
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West FM 455
16
Continue on FM 455
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
17
Turn left onto FM 455
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Louisiana Drive
18
Turn right onto TX 289 Business; FM 455
179 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Pecan Street
19
Arrive at destination
TX 289 Business; FM 455
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 Grand Prairie, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.1 — 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
|
Northeast 5th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m 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.
6
27.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.84 one way
$15.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.21
President George Bush Turnpike
(25.3 mi)
$2.02
Dallas North Tollway
(14.8 mi)
$1.19
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: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $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
Celina, TX
Late night in Celina on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°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
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
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?
This drive is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature, offering a departure from standard highway travel. Because the highway share is 0%, you should be prepared for a more involved experience that requires frequent attention to street navigation. You will primarily navigate through local thoroughfares, including West Main Street, which keeps the pace steady but requires constant engagement compared to a monotonous interstate grind. Without long, uninterrupted stretches, the road demands a bit more concentration as you transition through the local network. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you moving through the heart of the region.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
9/10
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 Northeast 5th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Northeast 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 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 Grand Prairie, TX and Celina, TX, road signs point toward Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
27.1 mi in
|
~31m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
27.3 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Starting 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: 51.9 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 (65%). 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 $3.21 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 Celina, 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 (Northeast 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 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 Celina, 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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