How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Bellmead, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Bellmead, TX is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Bellmead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Bellmead.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 14 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1069 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
79.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Behrens Circle
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2208 ft · 46 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Behrens Circle
144 m · 21 sec · Behrens Circle
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Turn right onto Hogan Lane
806 ft · 25 sec · Hogan Lane
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Turn right onto Parrish Street
108 m · 12 sec · Parrish Street
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Turn right onto Inmon Street
103 m · 11 sec · Inmon Street
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
60 m · 4 sec · North Interstate 35
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Interstate 35
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Bellmead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
79.3 mi · 01h 21m
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 Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy near Bellmead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Bellmead?
The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 48.1 miles from Grand Prairie and 47.9 miles from Bellmead.
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 16.2 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.81 one way or $25.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy near Bellmead.
Stop Ideas Near Italy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Bellmead. Straight-line distance: 79.85 mi (128.51 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 Bellmead
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,835 |
| Coordinates | 31.5940500, -97.1088900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellmead (-97.10889, 31.59405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 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 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.41 | $28.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.56 | $31.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.54 | $27.07 |
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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