How far is Bellmead, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Bellmead, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellmead and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellmead and Grand Prairie.
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Start on North Interstate 35
1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382
1757 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
5 mi · 9 min · South Belt Line Road
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Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street
1484 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1325 ft · 33 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 Bellmead and Grand Prairie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.3 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bellmead and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellmead to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Bellmead and 48 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bellmead and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Italy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Italy.
Cleburne
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellmead and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 79.85 mi (128.51 km).
#1 Bellmead
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,835 |
| Coordinates | 31.5940500, -97.1088900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.77 | $25.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.50 | $26.99 |
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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