How far is Sachse, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Sachse, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
44.38 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.27 mi
45.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.27 mi
Kilometers
45.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.38 mi
Kilometers
71.42 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Mon, May 4, 8:22 PM CDT
Return by in Sachse
Mon, May 4, 9:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sachse
2026-05-04T19:35
Arrive Grand Prairie
Mon, May 4, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sachse
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
University Park
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Sachse
19.6 mi
00h 23m
To Grand Prairie
24.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sachse and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sachse and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 78

    71 m · 6 sec · State Highway 78

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 78

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 78

  3. 3

    Continue on Lavon Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lavon Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PGBT Toll West

    2603 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Dallas

    2959 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    2006 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  12. 12

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

    2425 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    542 ft · 11 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 30

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Fort Worth

    2379 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sachse and Grand Prairie.

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 34%
Tom Landry Freeway
9.9 mi · 22%
President George Bush Turnpike
6.33 mi · 14%
Lavon Drive
1.18 mi · 3%
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.08 mi · 2%
State Highway 78
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

15.2 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Park
00h 23m from Sachse
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sachse and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sachse to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

University Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Sachse and 24.7 miles from Grand Prairie.

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 16.1 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sachse and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near University Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around University Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 5.2 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Park.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

8 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

50 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sachse and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 28.27 mi (45.49 km).

Sachse

#1 Sachse

City in Texas, United States

Population25,964
Coordinates32.9762300, -96.5952700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.595301, 32.976211)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $5.93
Round trip
$11.87
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.93 $11.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.59 $7.21 $14.42
Diesel $3.99 $6.27 $12.54

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 Sachse and Grand Prairie. The current time is 19:35:58.

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.