How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Timberwood Park, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Timberwood Park, TX is about 281 miles (452.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Timberwood Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Timberwood Park.
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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
80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
8.7 mi · 9 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
981 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East
890 ft · 17 sec · North Loop 1604 East
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Turn right onto US Highway 281 North
1 km · 1 min · US Highway 281 North
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 281 North
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Borgfeld Drive
740 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 281 North
3118 ft · 48 sec · US Highway 281 North
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Continue on US Highway 281 North
1979 ft · 38 sec · US Highway 281 North
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Turn left onto East Borgfeld Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Borgfeld Drive
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Turn left onto Shawanee Pass
113 m · 17 sec · Shawanee Pass
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Continue on Shawanee Pass
1283 ft · 1 min · Shawanee Pass
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Turn left onto Nyack Pass
855 ft · 40 sec · Nyack Pass
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Turn right onto Ottawa Way
2443 ft · 2 min · Ottawa Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ottawa Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Timberwood Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Timberwood Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Timberwood Park?
The road trip is about 281 miles (452.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Grand Prairie and 140.3 miles from Timberwood Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.49 one way or $74.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Timberwood Park.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Timberwood Park. Straight-line distance: 227.53 mi (366.18 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 Timberwood Park
Census designated place
| Population | 13,447 |
| Coordinates | 29.7057800, -98.4783500 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timberwood Park (-98.47835, 29.70578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.54 | $91.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
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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