How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Bedford, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Bedford, TX is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Bedford.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2189 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street
3268 ft · 1 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn right onto North State Highway 161
668 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 161
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll North
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
5.8 mi · 6 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 183 West: DFW Airport
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford Road
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
84 m · 6 sec · Airport Freeway
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Turn right onto Bedford Road
2723 ft · 1 min · Bedford Road
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Turn right onto Forest Ridge Drive
29 m · 3 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Bedford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Airport Freeway
Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
6.76 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Bedford?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Grand Prairie and 8.2 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 10.82 mi (17.42 km).
#1 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 48,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.8440200, -97.1430700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-97.14307, 32.84402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
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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