How far is DeSoto, TX from Farmers Branch, TX?
The driving distance from DeSoto, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeSoto and Farmers Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeSoto and Farmers Branch.
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Start on North Hampton Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · North Hampton Road
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Turn left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1925 ft · 45 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway
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Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
10.5 mi · 11 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · 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 DeSoto 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.
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
10.5 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving DeSoto 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 DeSoto to Farmers Branch?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from DeSoto and 14 miles from Farmers Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around DeSoto and Partly Sunny near Farmers Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeSoto and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 23.37 mi (37.61 km).
#1 DeSoto
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 52,910 |
| Coordinates | 32.5898600, -96.8569500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
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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