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Trip from Levelland, 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

6h 25m

Distance

364.5 mi

587 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 13m ★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 34m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 49m
8 PM
6h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Texas, USA

Levelland, TX

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city in Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis counties in Texas, United States

Grand Prairie, TX

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Trip Overview

This 365-mile journey from Levelland, Texas, to Grand Prairie, Texas, will take you approximately 5 hours and 32 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward, single-day trip across the vast Great Plains region of Texas, with a projected fuel cost of around $56. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and intersections more frequently than on a major interstate. With only one recommended stop, this drive is well-suited for completion in a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

182.2 miles from Levelland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 183 mi 3h 5m
US Highway 84 73.9 mi 1h 14m
East Highway 84 26.9 mi 26m
Tom Landry Freeway 17.4 mi 21m
West State Highway 114 17.2 mi 18m
West Freeway 15.2 mi 17m
Loop 289 8.2 mi 9m
19th Street 4.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Levelland, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.

1

Start on TX 114 Bus

13 ft · 8 sec · Houston Street
2

Turn left onto Avenue H

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue H
3

At end of road, turn right onto TX 114

17 mi · 18 min · West State Highway 114
4

Continue on TX 114

3.0 mi · 3 min · Highway 114
5

Continue on TX 114

4.8 mi · 6 min · 19th Street
6

Turn right onto West Loop 289

0.5 mi · 57 sec · West Loop 289
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
8

Merge onto Loop 289

8.2 mi · 9 min · Loop 289
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 84: Slaton, Post
10

Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289
11

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
12

Merge onto US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road
13

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
14

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
15

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
16

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
17

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street
18

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road
19

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

183 mi · 3 hr 5 min · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on I 30

17 mi · 21 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 32B Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto PGBT

0.6 mi · 36 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
Use the right lane.
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn straight onto TX 161

448 ft · 10 sec · North State Highway 161
28

Turn left onto Dalworth Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dalworth Street
29

Turn slight left onto TX 180

0.4 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
30

Continue on TX 180

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East Main Street
31

Turn left

74 ft · 5 sec
32

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 32-minute duration and 365-mile distance, starting your trip in Levelland earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight hours. Plan for your single recommended stop strategically to break up the drive without significantly extending your travel time. With a fuel cost estimated at $56, ensure your vehicle is adequately fueled before departing Levelland, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' can sometimes consume fuel slightly faster than steady highway cruising. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the route emphasizes local roads and may require more attention to turns and street names, particularly as you enter the Grand Prairie area.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.2 miles from Levelland, TX, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 182.2 miles or 3h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Prairie, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Levelland, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Levelland, TX

This is one driving day of about 364.5 miles and 6h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Levelland, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 183 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Merkel, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Merkel, TX

182 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

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Merkel, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.2 miles from Levelland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 365

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 365

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 338.9

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 26.1

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18067947928

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 338.9

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 338.9

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 362.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | TX 114 / West State Highway 114

At end of road, turn right onto TX 114 / West State Highway 114

Navigation decision point

8
146.1 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
329.1 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
361.8 mi into trip | ~6h 20m 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
362.7 mi into trip | ~6h 21m 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

$55.08 one way

$110.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $60.29 $120.57
premium $4.54 $65.08 $130.16
diesel $5.61 $80.48 $160.95

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109.4 1 $38.27 $17.50
Efficient EV 91.1 1 $31.89 $14.58
EV Truck/SUV 145.8 1 $51.03 $23.33

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Levelland, TX

Late night in Levelland on Sunday

Local time

5:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grand Prairie, TX

Late night in Grand Prairie on Sunday

Local time

5:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16 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

6h 25m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, as this route has a 0% highway share. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be interacting with local traffic and traffic signals quite a bit. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of this route suggests more frequent changes in speed and direction compared to a highway drive. You'll be covering ground primarily on Avenue H and Highway 114, transitioning to 19th Street as you approach your destination.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near TX 114 / West State Highway 114.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 364.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 114 / West State Highway 114): Navigation decision point; at 146.1 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.1 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): 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.

On the drive from Levelland, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Post along the way.

Post

34.6 mi in | ~40m

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 6h 25m. Total distance: 364.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 183 miles on US 84. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 114 / West State Highway 114): Navigation decision point; at 146.1 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.1 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Grand Prairie, TX before the return drive.

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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