How far is Denton, TX from Flower Mound, TX?
The driving distance from Denton, TX to Flower Mound, TX is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and Flower Mound.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton and Flower Mound.
-
1
Start on West Hickory Street
116 m · 20 sec · West Hickory Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Austin Street
62 m · 11 sec · South Austin Street
-
3
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
567 ft · 30 sec · East Walnut Street
-
4
Turn left onto South Elm Street
2745 ft · 59 sec · South Elm Street
-
5
Continue on Fort Worth Drive
962 ft · 25 sec · Fort Worth Drive
-
6
Turn left onto Fort Worth Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Fort Worth Drive
-
7
Turn left onto Country Club Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Country Club Road
-
8
Continue on FM 1830
2.1 mi · 4 min · FM 1830
-
9
Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
-
10
Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
-
11
Turn right onto McMakin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McMakin Road
-
12
Continue on Shiloh Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Shiloh Road
-
13
Turn left onto Cross Timbers Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Cross Timbers Road
-
14
Turn right onto Bruton Orand Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bruton Orand Boulevard
-
15
Continue on Simmons Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Simmons Road
-
16
Turn right onto Hide-A-Way Lane
2413 ft · 1 min · Hide-A-Way Lane
-
17
Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
717 ft · 26 sec · Lake Coves Drive
-
18
Turn right onto Wanda Lane
67 m · 8 sec · Wanda Lane
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wanda Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton and Flower Mound.
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.
Country Club Road
Turn left onto Country Club Road
2.44 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Denton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flower Mound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denton to Flower Mound?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Bartonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Denton and 8.7 miles from Flower Mound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Denton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flower Mound.
Stop Ideas Near Bartonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Southlake
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartonville.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Flower Mound. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.52 km).
#1 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,515 |
| Coordinates | 33.2148400, -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flower Mound
Town of Texas, United States
| Population | 81,482 |
| Coordinates | 33.0145700, -97.0969600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flower Mound (-97.09696, 33.01457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026