Origin
Keller, TX
Late night in Keller on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keller, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keller, TX
Thomas balabaud
Grand Prairie, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Keller to Grand Prairie, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 29.4 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 39 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget around $4 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Because you will spend 68% of your time on highways, the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6 mi | 6m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Denton Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Airport Freeway | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keller, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on this road
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on South Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elm Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Bear Creek Parkway
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bear Creek Parkway
4
Continue on Bear Creek Parkway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bear Creek Parkway
5
Turn left onto US 377
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on US 377
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Denton Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
467 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 820 Express East, I 820 East
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 East Express Toll
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
262 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto TX 183
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto PGBT
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
·
North State Highway 161
19
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
20
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
22
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 820 Express East, I 820 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 820 Express East, I 820 East
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East Express Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 820 East Express Toll
7
21 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turn...
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
27.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
President George Bush Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 15 to 20 mph
40% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 11:59AM CDT until April 18 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 11:53AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
7 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
39m 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?
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on major arteries like the President George Bush Turnpike, SH 121/183 TEXpress, and Denton Highway. You will experience a fast-paced environment where the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 6 miles along the turnpike. While the transit is quick, the character of the road shifts as you transition between these high-speed lanes. Expect a consistent, functional experience behind the wheel that prioritizes speed and directness over rural scenery. Navigating these major corridors ensures you maintain a steady pace throughout the entire 39-minute duration.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on President George Bush Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and SH 121/183 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 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 14 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 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.
Between Keller, TX and Grand Prairie, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt and Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South.
Pgbt
21 mi in
|
~27m
Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South
21.2 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
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 39m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.48 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 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 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 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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