Origin
Grapevine, TX
Late night in Grapevine on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grapevine, TX to Dallas, 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
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grapevine, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Grapevine to Dallas is a quick, straightforward journey covering 21.1 miles. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 25 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, this short commute is very budget-friendly. You will remain within the Great Plains region for the entire transit across Texas. The drive is designed for simplicity, utilizing a combination of South Main Street, Highway 114, and TX 121 North to reach your destination. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 114 TEXpress | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| West John W Carpenter Freeway | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| TX 121 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East State Highway 114 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SH 114 TEXpress
— 6.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapevine, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on East Hudgins Street
98 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Hudgins Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn left onto East State Highway 114
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East State Highway 114
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East
5
Merge onto TX 121; TX 114
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
TX 121; TX 114
6
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West John W Carpenter Freeway
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
SH 114 TEXpress
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
9
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
10
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
13
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East State Highway 114
Turn left onto East State Highway 114
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth I...
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
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
14 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
25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience rather than a long-distance interstate cruise. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate surface streets and local connectors throughout the entire 21.1-mile duration. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South Main Street, you will be managing frequent turns and urban traffic flow. The personality of this drive is focused on local navigation, requiring your full attention as you transition between various road types. It is a functional, technical drive that moves you efficiently through the region without the monotony of high-speed highway travel.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on SH 114 TEXpress.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 114 TEXpress and West John W Carpenter 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 South Main Street.
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 11 decision points packed into just 21.1 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: near the start (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East State Highway 114): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): 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.
On the drive from Grapevine, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas Fort Worth International Airport along the way.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
|
via TX 114
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Full guide →“Big D” · Founded 1841
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Top landmarks
- • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
- • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
- • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...
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: 21.1 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on SH 114 TEXpress. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Dallas, 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 (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East State Highway 114): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): 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 Dallas, 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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