How far is Allen, TX from Farmers Branch, TX?
The driving distance from Allen, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and Farmers Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Farmers Branch.
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Start on West Main Street
137 m · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Allen Drive
527 ft · 15 sec · South Allen Drive
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Turn right onto West McDermott Drive
2032 ft · 1 min · West McDermott Drive
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
2240 ft · 40 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
12.5 mi · 13 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1696 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1296 ft · 16 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane
1952 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto Valley View Lane
1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane
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Turn left onto Bee Street
972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen and Farmers Branch.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
12.5 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Allen and Partly Sunny near Farmers Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allen to Farmers Branch?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Allen and 11.7 miles from Farmers Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Allen and Partly Sunny near Farmers Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 17.88 mi (28.78 km).
#1 Allen
The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 109,379 |
| Coordinates | 33.1031700, -96.6705500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmers Branch
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 51,373 |
| Coordinates | 32.9265100, -96.8961200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.84 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
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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