How far is Farmers Branch, TX from Abilene, TX?
The driving distance from Farmers Branch, TX to Abilene, TX is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Branch and Abilene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Branch and Abilene.
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Start on Bee Street
926 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street
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Turn right onto Valley View Lane
1520 ft · 47 sec · Valley View Lane
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Turn left onto North Stemmons Freeway
785 ft · 16 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 635 West
1951 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
604 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
128.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 Business: Abilene
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 80
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Highway 80
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Continue on North 1st Street
2071 ft · 49 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
78 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Branch and Abilene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
129 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Farmers Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms near Abilene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmers Branch to Abilene?
The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Farmers Branch and 92 miles from Abilene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Farmers Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms near Abilene.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordon.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Branch and Abilene. Straight-line distance: 168.24 mi (270.76 km).
#1 Farmers Branch
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 51,373 |
| Coordinates | 32.9265100, -96.8961200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abilene (-99.73314, 32.44874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.61 | $61.21 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $37.43 | $74.86 |
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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