Origin
Haltom City, TX
Late night in Haltom City on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haltom City, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haltom City, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
Haltom City to Grand Prairie is 20.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Tom Landry Freeway and I-820, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive focused on efficient travel between two nearby cities. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion without much fuss. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery, but you will experience the practicalities of navigating urban Texas highways. Plan for this to be a simple hop rather than an extensive journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| I 820 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Baker Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Belknap Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 9.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haltom City, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on Jane Lane
208 ft
·
12 sec
·
Jane Lane
2
Turn left onto Markum Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Markum Drive
3
Turn left onto US 377; TX 183
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Belknap Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Boulevard
Toward TX 183 East
5
Continue on TX 183
191 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Hurst Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Northeast Loop 820 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Loop 820 Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge onto I 820
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 820
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 30
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 32B
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto PGBT
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
·
North State Highway 161
15
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
16
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
TX 183 / Baker Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 / Baker Boulevard toward TX 183 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward TX 183 East
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 820
Merge onto I 820
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32B
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
President George Bush Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.05
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: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
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
Grand Prairie, TX
Late night in Grand Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
23 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
31m 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 highway-focused, with 64% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Tom Landry Freeway, including a continuous stretch of 9.9 miles. The route utilizes key arteries like I-820 and Baker Boulevard, suggesting a consistent pace suitable for highway speeds. Expect a driving experience characterized by urban freeway travel, with traffic flow likely dictating your actual travel time more than the road's inherent complexity. It's a practical commute designed for direct transit.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Tom Landry Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and I 820. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near TX 183 / Baker Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (TX 183 / Baker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.1 miles (I 820): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Haltom City, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike
17.6 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Haltom City, TX
Full guide →Founded 1932
Arriving 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 31m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 9.9 miles on Tom Landry Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 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 Grand Prairie, 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 1.6 miles (TX 183 / Baker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.1 miles (I 820): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grand Prairie, 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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