How far is Dallas, TX from Grapevine, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Grapevine, TX is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.98 mi
00h 25m
Flight
18.9 mi
30.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.9 mi
Kilometers
30.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.77 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grapevine
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 3:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-18T02:18
Arrive Grapevine
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From Dallas
10.5 mi
00h 12m
To Grapevine
10.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Grapevine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Grapevine.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

    9.9 mi · 10 min · SH 114 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: DFW International Airport

    728 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto West John W Carpenter Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Grapevine Historic District

    2451 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East State Highway 114

    1.2 km · 1 min · East State Highway 114

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Hudgins Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Hudgins Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hudgins Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Grapevine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 114 TEXpress
9.94 mi · 47%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.51 mi · 17%
West John W Carpenter Freeway
2.07 mi · 10%
SH 183 TEXpress
1.51 mi · 7%
East State Highway 114
0.76 mi · 4%
John W Carpenter Freeway
0.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SH 114 TEXpress

Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

9.94 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 12m from Dallas
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Grapevine?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Dallas and 10.5 miles from Grapevine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irving.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Grapevine. Straight-line distance: 18.9 mi (30.42 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Grapevine

#2 Grapevine

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population55,780
Coordinates32.9342900, -97.0780700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Grapevine (-97.07807, 32.93429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.59
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.80 $5.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.59 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $3.99 $2.95 $5.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Grapevine. The current time is 02:18:37.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.