How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Sachse, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Sachse, TX is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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.
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Sachse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Sachse.
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Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
953 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Small Hill Street
1081 ft · 34 sec · Small Hill Street
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Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1 km · 1 min · North Belt Line Road
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Turn right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1874 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
918 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 78: Fair Park
825 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1578 ft · 35 sec · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Garland Road
5.2 mi · 10 min · Garland Road
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Continue on South Garland Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Garland Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lavon Drive
4.2 mi · 6 min · Lavon Drive
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Continue on State Highway 78
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 78
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 78
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Sachse.
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.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
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 Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Sachse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Sachse?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Grand Prairie and 16.4 miles from Sachse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Sachse.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Sachse. Straight-line distance: 28.27 mi (45.49 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 Sachse
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,964 |
| Coordinates | 32.9762300, -96.5952700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sachse (-96.59527, 32.97623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
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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