How far is University Park, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from University Park, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Grand Prairie.
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Start on Lovers Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane
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Take the ramp left toward DNT South
908 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
2277 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
737 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
2645 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1342 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road
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Continue on North Belt Line Road
532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road
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Turn right onto Davis Street
1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University Park and Grand Prairie.
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.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
9.9 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving University Park and Partly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Park to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 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?
Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from University Park and 9.2 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around University Park and Partly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 km).
#1 University Park
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,885 |
| Coordinates | 32.8501300, -96.8002800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.56 | $5.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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