How far is Glenn Heights, TX from Terrell, TX?

The driving distance from Glenn Heights, TX to Terrell, TX is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.64 mi
00h 51m
Flight
36.21 mi
58.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.21 mi
Kilometers
58.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.64 mi
Kilometers
68.63 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrell
Tue, Jun 9, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Glenn Heights
Tue, Jun 9, 6:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenn Heights
2026-06-09T04:39
Arrive Terrell
Tue, Jun 9, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenn Heights
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
Balch Springs
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Glenn Heights
21.3 mi
00h 25m
To Terrell
21.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glenn Heights and Terrell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenn Heights and Terrell.

  1. 1

    Start on South Hampton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Hampton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Bear Creek Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Bear Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Interstate 35E

    731 ft · 16 sec · South Interstate 35E

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North

    1298 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport

    2359 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 148

    1529 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto FM 148

    2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Moore Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Moore Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Virginia Street

    16 m · 3 sec · South Virginia Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Virginia Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenn Heights and Terrell.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 42%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 28%
I 35E North
5.26 mi · 12%
FM 148
2.45 mi · 6%
East Bear Creek Road
2.04 mi · 5%
West Moore Avenue
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

17.9 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Balch Springs
00h 25m from Glenn Heights
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glenn Heights and Partly Sunny near Terrell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glenn Heights to Terrell?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Balch Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Glenn Heights and 21.3 miles from Terrell.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glenn Heights and Partly Sunny near Terrell.

Stop Ideas Near Balch Springs

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 Balch Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.2 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Balch Springs City Hall

Balch Springs , TX
Balch Springs, TX 75181
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Transit station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balch Springs.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

7 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

18 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenn Heights and Terrell. Straight-line distance: 36.21 mi (58.28 km).

Glenn Heights

#1 Glenn Heights

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population14,333
Coordinates32.5487500, -96.8566700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Terrell

#2 Terrell

Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

Population19,693
Coordinates32.7359600, -96.2752600
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Glenn Heights (-96.85667, 32.54875)
End: Terrell (-96.27526, 32.73596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.41
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.71 $11.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.59 $6.93 $13.86
Diesel $3.99 $6.03 $12.06

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 · Jun 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenn Heights and Terrell. The current time is 04:39:03.

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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.