Origin
Grand Prairie, TX
Morning in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Prairie, TX to Weatherford, 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 2m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Weatherford, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Grand Prairie to Weatherford, you are looking at a straightforward 48.5-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 2 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Tom Landry Freeway, the West Freeway, and I-20, keeping your travel time efficient. With fuel costs estimated at around $7, it is a budget-friendly route for a weekend escape or a quick change of scenery. Since both locations reside within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the drive. This trip is perfect for those who prioritize a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Texas hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 17 mi | 21m |
| West Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| I 20 | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| Fort Worth Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 17 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie, TX and Weatherford, 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
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
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
·
21 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 20
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 20
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 414
Toward US 180 West: Weatherford, Mineral Wells
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Fort Worth Highway
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Worth Highway
Exit 414
Toward US 180 West: Weatherford, Mineral Wells
16
Enter roundabout onto FM 51
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on FM 51
48 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
FM 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42 — 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.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~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
8
42 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 180 West: Weatherford, Mineral Wells
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.
Exit 414
Toward US 180 West: Weatherford, Mineral Wells
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Weatherford, TX
Morning in Weatherford on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
10 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
1h 2m 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 48.5-mile route is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm on the Tom Landry Freeway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 17 miles. The experience is defined by high-speed interstate travel rather than winding backroads, keeping the drive functional and predictable. As you transition between the Tom Landry Freeway, West Freeway, and I-20, the road maintains a steady pace that allows for consistent progress. Prepare for a standard interstate experience that keeps you moving toward your destination without the complexities of technical local navigation.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on Tom Landry Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and West Freeway. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Grand Prairie, TX to Weatherford, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Mineral Wells along the way.
Mineral Wells
42 mi in
|
~52m
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 Weatherford, TX
Full guide →Weatherford is a city in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. It is the county seat of Parker County.
Top landmarks
- • Chandor Gardens — historic place in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
- • Parker County Courthouse — historic place in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
- • Weatherford Downtown Historic District — historic district in Weatherford, Parker 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 1h 2m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17 miles on Tom Landry Freeway. 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.
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 Weatherford, 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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Weatherford, 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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