Landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and heading to 1462 Highland Park Circle, Granbury, TX 76048? Texas Shuttle takes the guesswork out of the trip. This door-to-door route from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to Highland Park Circle in Granbury covers roughly 65 miles of North Texas — a drive we handle every day so you don't have to fight traffic, hunt for a rental counter, or cross your fingers that a rideshare driver will accept a long fare. Here's everything you need to know before you book.
The Route at a Glance
- Distance: approximately 65.6 miles from DFW to Granbury
- Typical drive time: about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, traffic permitting
- Service style: door-to-door pickup at the airport, drop-off at your front door
- Pricing:25 one way
How Far Is Granbury from DFW Airport?
Granbury sits about 65 miles southwest of DFW, across the western side of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and out into the lake country of Hood County. A typical drive runs south from the airport on TX-360 through Arlington, picks up I-20 west toward Fort Worth, then follows US-377 southwest through Benbrook and the rolling terrain leading into Granbury.
In light traffic, that's a comfortable hour and a quarter to an hour and a half. Add 15–30 minutes if you land during weekday rush hours (roughly 7–9 a.m. and 4–6:30 p.m.) or on busy holiday weekends, when lake traffic swells US-377 into town.
Why drive times can swing
The stretch of I-20 between Arlington and Fort Worth is one of the busiest corridors in Texas, and construction zones come and go. The good news: Texas Shuttle drivers run this corridor regularly, know where the bottlenecks form, and schedule realistically around your flight — so you're never the one white-knuckling a rental car through rush hour.
Why a Shuttle Beats Rideshare and Rental Cars
No surge pricing, no driver cancellations
Request a rideshare from DFW to Granbury and you're at the mercy of dynamic pricing — a 65-mile trip can surge well beyond what a flat-rate shuttle costs, and some drivers decline long, rural-bound fares outright. The bigger headache is the return: Granbury is a town of roughly 11,000 people, and local rideshare availability can be thin, especially for early morning flights. A pre-booked shuttle locks in both your price and your pickup.
No rental counter, tolls, or parking
After a couple of hours in the air, the last thing most travelers want is a rental counter line, an unfamiliar set of toll roads, and a GPS negotiation through Metroplex traffic. And if you're staying on Highland Park Circle for a lake weekend or family visit, you may not need a car at all — the Historic Granbury Square and waterfront are just minutes away. Skip the daily rental rate and put that money toward dinner on the square instead.
One flat rate, door to door
Texas Shuttle quotes your fare up front, picks you up at DFW, and drops you at 1462 Highland Park Circle — not at a hotel lobby or park-and-ride lot. There's room for full-size luggage, and if your group is traveling with golf clubs, coolers, or wedding attire, you can request a vehicle that fits everything in one trip.
What the Ride Is Like
The drive doubles as a quick tour of North Texas. Leaving DFW, you'll skirt Grapevine — home to a historic Main Street district and Grapevine Mills — before sweeping south through Arlington. To the west, the Fort Worth skyline stacks up on the horizon. On the far side of the Metroplex, the route slips past Benbrook Lake and into the oak-and-cedar hills of Hood County. By the time you reach Granbury, the pace has visibly slowed: brick storefronts, church steeples, and the long, curving sweep of the Brazos River that becomes Lake Granbury. Highland Park Circle sits in a quiet residential pocket of town, just a few minutes' drive from both the lake and the Historic Square.
Arriving in Granbury: What's Near Your Drop-Off
Historic Granbury Square
Granbury's town square is one of the best-preserved 19th-century squares in Texas, anchored by the stately Hood County Courthouse. Around it you'll find boutique shops, coffeehouses, wine tasting rooms, and restaurants, plus the beautifully restored Granbury Opera House, which hosts live performances year-round.
Lake Granbury
The lake is the town's backyard. Public access points and City Beach make it easy to swim or launch a kayak, and waterfront patios serve sunset views with dinner. If you're visiting friends or family on Highland Park Circle, chances are a boat ramp or shoreline park is close by.
More local favorites
Movie fans love the historic Brazos Drive-In, a fixture since the 1950s. History buffs head to the Acton State Historic Site, where Davy Crockett's widow Elizabeth is buried — often cited as the smallest state historic site in Texas. Craft beer fans can seek out Revolver Brewing, home of the Texas-famous Blood & Honey ale, and golfers have Nutcracker Golf Club a short drive away. Granbury is also a popular wedding and weekend-getaway destination, so if that's what brought you here, you're in good company.
Who Books the DFW-to-Granbury Shuttle?
Families flying in for lake-house weekends, wedding guests, visiting grandparents, and business travelers heading to Hood County all use this route. It's also a relief for hosts: instead of asking a relative to drive 90 minutes each way to DFW, you can send everyone a booking link and let a professional handle the airport run.
How to Book Your Shuttle
Reserving your ride takes just a couple of minutes:
- Go to texasshuttle.com and enter DFW as your pickup point and 1462 Highland Park Circle, Granbury, TX 76048 as your drop-off (or the reverse for your return).
- Choose your travel date, time, and vehicle size.
- Get an instant flat-rate quote and confirm online.
Ready to Ride?
Skip the rental counter, the surge pricing, and 65 miles of traffic. Book your door-to-door shuttle from DFW to Granbury today at texasshuttle.com and start relaxing the moment you land.
