Origin
Mesquite, TX
Morning in Mesquite on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mesquite, 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
34m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mesquite, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
Mesquite, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is 26.5 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Tom Landry Freeway and East R L Thornton Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, connecting two Texas cities. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major freeways, making it a quick and easy transit. Consider this route when you need to get from one Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb to another without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| US 80 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Scyene Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Belt Line Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 10.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on South Galloway Avenue
4 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Galloway Avenue
2
Turn left onto TX 352
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on TX 352
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Scyene Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 635 North
5
Merge onto I 635
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6A
Toward US 80 West: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 80
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 30; US 67
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 30
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward Belt Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Interstate 30
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belt Line Road
13
Continue on FM 1382
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Belt Line Road
14
Turn right onto Davis Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Davis Street
15
Turn slight right onto TX 180
15 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 24.8 — 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
|
I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 80 West: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6A
Toward US 80 West: Dallas
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 80
Merge onto US 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Belt Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward Belt Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Morning in Grand Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 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
5 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
34m 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 mostly highway, with 86% of the 26.5 miles spent on freeways like the Tom Landry Freeway and East R L Thornton Freeway. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of highway at 10.7 miles on the Tom Landry Freeway. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits typical of urban freeway driving. The transition to surface streets will occur as you approach your destination.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Tom Landry Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and East R L Thornton Freeway. 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 I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Mesquite, TX
Full guide →Founded 1878
Mesquite, also known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, and prior hangout of outlaw train robber Sam Bass, is an eastern suburb of Dallas.
Top landmarks
- • Stephen Decatur Lawrence Farmstead — historic place in Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
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 34m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Tom Landry Freeway. 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 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 (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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