How far is Sulphur Springs, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Sulphur Springs, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
91.53 mi
01h 37m
Flight
85.41 mi
137.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.41 mi
Kilometers
137.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.53 mi
Kilometers
147.31 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur Springs
2026-04-17T22:31
Arrive Grand Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur Springs
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
Royse City
TX

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

From Sulphur Springs
46.5 mi
00h 48m
To Grand Prairie
45 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilmer Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Gilmer Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Gilmer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    1479 ft · 31 sec · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive West

    561 ft · 11 sec · Industrial Drive West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Drive West
89.8 mi · 98%
Gilmer Street
1.26 mi · 1%
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi · 1%
East Interstate 30
0.47 mi · 1%
South Broadway Street
0.28 mi
Belt Line Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Industrial Drive West

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royse City
00h 48m from Sulphur Springs
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sulphur Springs to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Royse City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Sulphur Springs and 45 miles from Grand Prairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.21 one way or $24.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Royse City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Royse City, 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 Royse City.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

33 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

49 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

86 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur Springs and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 85.41 mi (137.45 km).

Sulphur Springs

#1 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street West (-95.601114, 33.138506)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $12.21
Round trip
$24.41
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.21 $24.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.73 $27.47
Premium $4.59 $14.83 $29.66
Diesel $3.99 $12.90 $25.79

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur Springs and Grand Prairie. The current time is 22:31:42.

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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.