How far is El Paso, TX from Farmers Branch, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 638.3 miles (1027.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 565.4 miles (910 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
638.25 mi
10h 39m
Flight
565.44 mi
909.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
565.44 mi
Kilometers
909.98 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
638.25 mi
Kilometers
1027.16 km
Drive Time
10h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Branch
Tue, May 5, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Tue, May 5, 5:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-04T19:42
Arrive Farmers Branch
Tue, May 5, 6:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:40 PM to 7:10 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
318.8 mi
05h 19m
To Farmers Branch
319.5 mi
05h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Farmers Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Farmers Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Valley View Lane

    1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bee Street

    972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Farmers Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 92%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 2%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 1%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 1%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
565.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 19m from El Paso
Leave By
2:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Farmers Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Farmers Branch?

The road trip is about 638.3 miles (1027.2 km) and usually takes 10h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 318.8 miles from El Paso and 319.5 miles from Farmers Branch.

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

The direct path is about 565.4 miles (910 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.10 one way or $170.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Farmers Branch, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Farmers Branch.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 565.44 mi (909.98 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Farmers Branch

#2 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1027 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.52 gal
85.25 L · about $85.10
Round trip
$170.21
45.04 gal · 170.5 L
Estimated CO2
200.1 kg one way
Round trip: 400.3 kg / 883 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $85.10 $170.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.76 $191.51
Premium $4.59 $103.39 $206.78
Diesel $3.99 $89.92 $179.84

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Farmers Branch, TX. The current time in El Paso is 19:42:19, although it is 20:42:19 in Farmers Branch.

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.