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Trip from Grand Prairie, TX to Levelland, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 26m
Distance
364.8 mi
587 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 14m
★
6 AM
6h 27m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 33m
3 PM
6h 37m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m
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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Levelland, TX
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Trip Overview
Grand Prairie, TX to Levelland, TX is 364.8 miles and takes about 6h 26m via I 20 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path across Texas. Expect a mostly highway experience, making it a relatively quick and efficient drive. This route is best suited for those looking to cover ground without extensive detours, as it's designed for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.4 miles from Grand Prairie, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 182.3 mi | 3h 4m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| East State Highway 114 | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 17 mi | 21m |
| West Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Loop 289 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| East Highway 84 | 6.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,599 veh/hr typical · worst 2,068
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie, TX and Levelland, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
21 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
189 ft
·
10 sec
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Northeast 5th Street
3
Turn right onto TX 180
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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East Main Street
4
Continue on TX 180
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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West Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Dalworth Street
6
Turn right onto TX 161
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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North State Highway 161
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward PGBT Toll North
8
Merge onto PGBT
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
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President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West: Forth Worth
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
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21 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi
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17 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 20
182 mi
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3 hr 4 min
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
16
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Avenue F
17
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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North Avenue F
18
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Ralls Road
19
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
20
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
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Highway 84
22
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
23
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
24
Continue on US 84
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Slaton Road
25
Turn left onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southeast Loop 289
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
27
Merge onto Loop 289
8.5 mi
·
9 min
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Loop 289
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TX 114: 19th Street
29
Turn straight onto West Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West Loop 289
30
Turn left onto TX 114
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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19th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Continue on TX 114
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 114
32
Continue on TX 114
17 mi
·
18 min
·
East State Highway 114
33
Turn left onto Avenue H
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue H
34
Turn right onto 5th Street
372 ft
·
15 sec
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5th Street
35
Turn left onto Avenue I
377 ft
·
16 sec
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Avenue I
36
Turn left onto TX 114 Bus
365 ft
·
7 sec
·
Houston Street
37
Arrive at destination
TX 114 Bus
Trip Plan
Given the 6.5-hour drive time, departing Grand Prairie in the morning is recommended to ensure you reach Levelland with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $53, planning your fuel fill-ups is straightforward. The longest stretch without a major road change is 182.3 miles on I 20, so consider topping off your tank before starting this segment. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time slightly based on your schedule.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.4 miles from Grand Prairie, TX, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.4 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Levelland, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grand Prairie, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grand Prairie, TX
This is one driving day of about 364.8 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grand Prairie, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 182.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 182.4 miles from Grand Prairie, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
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I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
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Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websiteLouis Tussaud's Palace of Wax
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websitePlay Street Museum - Fort Worth
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm
+18179302577
Visit websitePainting with a Twist
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+18067947928
Visit websiteWhite Settlement Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
White Settlement, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+18172469719
Visit websiteForest Park Miniature Railroad
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~10 min detour
First break
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18179665509
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 217.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northeast 5th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the exit toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
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 I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West: Forth Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 30 West: Forth Worth
6
217.8 mi into trip
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~3h 49m in
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US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.76 one way
$109.53 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $60.59 | $121.19 |
| premium | $4.57 | $65.56 | $131.13 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $90.14 | $180.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.03
President George Bush Turnpike
(0.4 mi)
$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.30 | $17.51 |
| Efficient EV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.92 | $14.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.9 | 1 | $51.07 | $23.35 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Grand Prairie, TX
Late night in Grand Prairie on Friday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Levelland, TX
Late night in Levelland on Friday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
6h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway route, with 93% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 20, covering a continuous stretch of 182.3 miles before transitioning to US 84. Keep an eye out for the shift from the dense exits and potential traffic of I 20 to the more rural cruising feel of US 84 as you approach Levelland.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. 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
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 364.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,517 ft
519 ft
Total Climb
3,352 ft
Total Descent
354 ft
Highest Point
3,517 ft
~364.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,998 ft
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 Grand Prairie, TX to Levelland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
Lubbock
217.8 mi in
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~3h 49m
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via US 84
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 Levelland, TX
Full guide →Founded 1921
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 6h 26m. Total distance: 364.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.03 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 — we found about 30 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Levelland, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Levelland, TX before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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