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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.01 mi
01h 45m
Flight
79.85 mi
128.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.85 mi
Kilometers
128.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.01 mi
Kilometers
154.51 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellmead
Tue, May 5, 3:35 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Tue, May 5, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-05-05T01:50
Arrive Bellmead
Tue, May 5, 3:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
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
Italy
TX

Town in Texas

From Grand Prairie
48.1 mi
00h 52m
To Bellmead
47.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1069 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Belt Line Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco

    2016 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Behrens Circle

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2208 ft · 46 sec · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Behrens Circle

    144 m · 21 sec · Behrens Circle

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hogan Lane

    806 ft · 25 sec · Hogan Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Parrish Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Parrish Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Inmon Street

    103 m · 11 sec · Inmon Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    60 m · 4 sec · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
79.3 mi · 83%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.3 mi · 10%
South Belt Line Road
5.35 mi · 6%
North Interstate 35
0.46 mi
I 35E South
0.38 mi
Behrens Circle
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Italy
00h 52m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Italy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Italy.

RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

72 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Bellmead. Straight-line distance: 79.85 mi (128.51 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Bellmead

#2 Bellmead

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population10,835
Coordinates31.5940500, -97.1088900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Bellmead (-97.10889, 31.59405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $12.81
Round trip
$25.62
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Bellmead. The current time is 01:50:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.