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

The driving distance from Bonham, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.84 mi
01h 29m
Flight
74.47 mi
119.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.84 mi
Kilometers
139.75 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Fri, Apr 10, 9:19 PM CDT
Return by in Bonham
Fri, Apr 10, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonham
2026-04-10T19:50
Arrive Grand Prairie
Fri, Apr 10, 9:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lowry Crossing
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Bonham
37.2 mi
00h 44m
To Grand Prairie
49.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowry Crossing
00h 44m from Bonham
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bonham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Lowry Crossing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Bonham and 49.6 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bonham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Lowry Crossing

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 Lowry Crossing and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
US Post Office
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowry Crossing.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

41 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

48 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonham and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.85 km).

Bonham

#1 Bonham

City in Texas, USA

Population10,471
Coordinates33.5773300, -96.1783100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.178196, 33.577328)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.13
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.56 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.01 $26.02
Premium $4.59 $14.05 $28.10
Diesel $3.99 $12.22 $24.44

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonham and Grand Prairie. The current time is 19:50:25.

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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.