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

The driving distance from Temple, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
135.91 mi
02h 12m
Flight
115.63 mi
186.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.63 mi
Kilometers
186.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.91 mi
Kilometers
218.72 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Return by in Temple
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Temple
2026-04-22T22:03
Arrive Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Temple
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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Temple
67.2 mi
01h 06m
To Grand Prairie
68.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    4 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Adams Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Adams Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Airport Road

    116 m · 6 sec · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive

    2217 ft · 49 sec · North General Bruce Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    3043 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    29.5 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    9 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382

    1757 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Belt Line Road

    5 mi · 9 min · South Belt Line Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street

    1484 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 9th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1325 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
62.5 mi · 46%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 35%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.03 mi · 7%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 5%
South Belt Line Road
5 mi · 4%
I 20 West
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

47.3 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 06m from Temple
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Temple and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Temple and 68.7 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Temple and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Temple and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 115.63 mi (186.09 km).

Temple

#1 Temple

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

Population80,761
Coordinates31.0982300, -97.3427800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-97.342777, 31.098196)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.15 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.58 gal · 36.3 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.37 $40.73
Premium $4.59 $21.99 $43.98
Diesel $3.99 $19.13 $38.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Temple and Grand Prairie. The current time is 22:03:57.

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.