Origin
Grand Prairie, TX
Late night in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Prairie, TX to University Park, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.3 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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University Park, TX
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Trip Overview
Grand Prairie, TX to University Park, TX is 18.3 miles and takes about 25m via Tom Landry Freeway, Dallas North Tollway, and North Stemmons Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, specifically in Texas. It's a straightforward drive connecting two urban areas, ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion. You'll find this route to be practical and efficient for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Lovers Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Belt Line Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Lawn Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Small Hill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie, TX and University Park, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
3
Turn right onto Small Hill Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Small Hill Street
4
Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belt Line Road
5
Turn right
176 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Interstate 30
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 30 East
8
Merge onto I 30
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
411 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 430A
Toward Oak Lawn Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
468 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward DNT North
17
Merge onto DNT
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Lovers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lovers Lane
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Lovers Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
9
11.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Oak Lawn Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 430A
Toward Oak Lawn Avenue
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Dallas North Tollway
(3.1 mi)
$0.24
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: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
University Park, TX
Late night in University Park on Sunday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
25m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced driving, including a 10-mile segment on Tom Landry Freeway. The primary roads are Tom Landry Freeway, Dallas North Tollway, and North Stemmons Freeway, indicating a predominantly urban freeway environment. Expect a consistent driving experience with limited changes in road type, suitable for maintaining a steady pace.
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: 10 mi on Tom Landry Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and Dallas North Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 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 16 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Grand Prairie, TX to University Park, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt North along the way.
Dnt North
14.2 mi in
|
~18m
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 25m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 10 miles on Tom Landry Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.24 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.
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 University Park, 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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 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 University Park, 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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