Origin
Grand Prairie, TX
Late night in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Prairie, TX to Grapevine, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Grapevine, TX
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Trip Overview
Grand Prairie, TX to Grapevine, TX is 18.6 miles and takes about 26 minutes via President George Bush Turnpike and TX 360, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. It's a practical option for a quick connection between these two North Texas cities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for ample time to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| TX 360 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Airport Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| TX 121 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 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
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie, TX and Grapevine, 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
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward TX 183 West: DFW Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto TX 183
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward TX 360: Grapevine, Euless, FAA Road, Arlington, Grand Prairie
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward TX 360 North: Grapevine, Euless
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward TX 360 North
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto TX 360
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 360
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto TX 121
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward TX 26 North, TX 114 Business: Main Street, Texan Trail, Grapevine Historic District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto State Highway 121
326 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 121
18
Continue on West State Highway 114
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West State Highway 114
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto East Hudgins Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Hudgins Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Hudgins Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward TX 183 West: DFW Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 183 West: DFW Airport
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward TX 360: Grapevine, Euless, FAA Road, Arlington, Grand Prairie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward TX 360: Grapevine, Euless, FAA Road, Arl...
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 360 North: Grapevine, Euless
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 360 North: Grapevine, Euless
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 360 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward TX 360 North
7
17.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward TX 26 North, TX 114 Business: Main Street, Texan Trail, Grapevine Historic District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 26 North, TX 114 Business: Main Stree...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
President George Bush Turnpike
(5.8 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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
Grapevine, TX
Late night in Grapevine on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
13 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
26m 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 primarily on highways, with a 73% highway share, making it a fairly direct connection. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced driving, including a continuous 5.8-mile segment on President George Bush Turnpike. The route utilizes major arteries like TX 360 and Airport Freeway, designed for efficient travel. Expect a consistent driving experience focused on covering ground quickly rather than leisurely exploration.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on President George Bush Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and TX 360. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 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 15 decision points packed into just 18.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Grand Prairie, TX and Grapevine, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll North, Euless, Arlington and Grapevine Historic District.
Pgbt Toll North
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Euless
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
Arlington
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
Grapevine Historic District
17.1 mi in
|
~22m
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.
Arriving in Grapevine, TX
Full guide →Founded 1844
Grapevine is in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the state of Texas. It is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Cotton Belt Railroad Industrial Historic District — historic district in Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas
- • Grapevine Commercial Historic District — historic district in Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas
- • Thomas J. and Elizabeth Nash Farm — historic place in Grapevine, Tarrant County, 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 26m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.46 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 Grapevine, 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Grapevine, 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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