Origin
Sachse, TX
Morning in Sachse on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sachse, 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
49m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sachse, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.3-mile drive from Sachse, TX to Grand Prairie, TX takes approximately 49 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes major freeways like the North Central Expressway, Tom Landry Freeway, and President George Bush Turnpike, making it a highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $6, this drive offers an economical way to travel between these two Texas cities within the Great Plains region. You'll experience a consistent driving environment focused on efficient travel. Given its short duration and limited stops, it's a simple transit rather than an extensive exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Expressway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Lavon Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Woodall Rodgers Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 78 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Belt Line Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Central Expressway
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sachse, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on TX 78
233 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 78
2
Continue on TX 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 78
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on TX 78
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lavon Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT Toll West
5
Merge onto PGBT
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 75
15 mi
·
16 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Waco, Denton
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Saint Paul Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Spur 366
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 35E South: Waco
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 35E South, I 30
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 30
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward Belt Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Interstate 30
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belt Line Road
20
Continue on FM 1382
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Belt Line Road
21
Turn right onto Davis Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Davis Street
22
Turn slight right onto TX 180
15 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Sachse, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 75 South: Dallas
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Waco, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward Waco, Denton
7
25.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Saint Paul Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Saint Paul Street
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E South, I 30
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35E South, I 30
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.71
Central Expressway
(15.2 mi)
$1.22
President George Bush Turnpike
(6.1 mi)
$0.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
6:52 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
2 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
49m 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?
Expect a highway-dominant experience on this route, with 86% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.2 miles along the North Central Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed and flow. This drive is characterized by its focus on efficient travel, moving you smoothly between your starting and ending points. The road's personality remains largely consistent, emphasizing its role as a connector rather than a scenic byway. You'll primarily be navigating well-maintained, high-speed corridors.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on North Central Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Central Expressway and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 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 16 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sachse, TX and Grand Prairie, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll West, Waco and Denton.
Pgbt Toll West
2.2 mi in
|
~3m
Waco
24.8 mi in
|
~29m
Denton
24.8 mi in
|
~29m
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 49m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 15.2 miles on North Central Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.71 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. 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 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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