How far is Bellaire, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Bellaire, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.81 mi
04h 05m
Flight
228.88 mi
368.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.88 mi
Kilometers
368.35 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.81 mi
Kilometers
421.35 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Bellaire
Wed, May 13, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-05-12T20:44
Arrive Grand Prairie
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Bellaire
129.6 mi
02h 02m
To Grand Prairie
132.3 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellaire and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Loop South Frontage Road

    106 m · 8 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 610 North

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West Loop South

    10.9 mi · 14 min · West Loop South

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 45 North: Dallas

    2873 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    232.7 mi · 4 hr 4 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire and Grand Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
233 mi · 89%
West Loop South
10.9 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi
East R L Thornton Freeway
0.76 mi
I 30 West
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

233 mi · 04h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
228.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 02m from Bellaire
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellaire and Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellaire to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Bellaire and 132.3 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellaire and Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jewett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 228.88 mi (368.35 km).

Bellaire

#1 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population18,906
Coordinates29.7057900, -95.4588300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: West Loop South Frontage Road (-95.458883, 29.705784)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.97 L · about $34.92
Round trip
$69.84
18.48 gal · 69.94 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.92 $69.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.29 $78.58
Premium $4.59 $42.42 $84.84
Diesel $3.99 $36.90 $73.79

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and Grand Prairie. The current time is 20:44:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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