Origin
Rowlett, TX
Late night in Rowlett on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowlett, 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
41m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowlett, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
Rowlett, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is 32.2 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 30 and President George Bush Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, specifically within Texas. You'll find it to be a straightforward highway-focused trip, perfect for a quick journey between these two North Texas cities. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of time left for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 26.3 mi | 30m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Belt Line Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| President George Bush Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Davis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rowlett Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 26.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowlett, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on Rowlett Street
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rowlett Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
258 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto TX 190
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
President George Bush Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward PGBT Toll South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto PGBT
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward Belt Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Interstate 30
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belt Line Road
14
Continue on FM 1382
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Belt Line Road
15
Turn right onto Davis Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Davis Street
16
Turn slight right onto TX 180
15 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward PGBT Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward PGBT Toll South
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30 West: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
7
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$4.87 one way
$9.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
President George Bush Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
41m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of it on major roads. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 26.3 miles on I 30, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of the drive will likely involve navigating President George Bush Turnpike, which can be a busy artery. As you transition to I 30 and then potentially North Belt Line Road, the character remains largely that of a functional, high-speed transit corridor connecting urban areas.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.3 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
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 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: 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 Rowlett, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
About the Cities
Starting in Rowlett, TX
Full guide →Founded 1952
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 41m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.3 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: 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 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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