How far is Live Oak, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Live Oak, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 21m.
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.
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Live Oak and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Grand Prairie.
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Start on North Pan Am Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Judson Road
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
1420 ft · 36 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn left onto Judson Road
76 m · 12 sec · Judson Road
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
2678 ft · 55 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
3.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382
1757 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
5 mi · 9 min · South Belt Line Road
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Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street
1484 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1325 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Live Oak and Grand Prairie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Live Oak and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Live Oak to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Live Oak and 144.7 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Live Oak and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
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 Temple.
Temple
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McGregor
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 233.58 mi (375.91 km).
#1 Live Oak
Live Oak is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.5652300, -98.3364000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $3.51 | $34.42 | $68.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.03 | $39.47 | $78.95 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.12 | $110.23 |
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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