How far is Farmers Branch, TX from Forney, TX?
The driving distance from Farmers Branch, TX to Forney, TX is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Branch and Forney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Branch and Forney.
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Start on Bee Street
926 ft · 43 sec · Bee Street
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Turn left onto Valley View Lane
2.3 mi · 5 min · Valley View Lane
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Turn right onto Marsh Lane
2429 ft · 1 min · Marsh Lane
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Turn left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
100 m · 7 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-635 East
1695 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
1373 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 688, FM 740
156 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 80
2344 ft · 47 sec · West US Highway 80
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Turn slight right
113 m · 16 sec
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Bois d'Arc Street
638 ft · 20 sec · North Bois d'Arc Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Branch and Forney.
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.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 00h 12m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmers Branch and Sunny near Forney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmers Branch to Forney?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Farmers Branch and 15.8 miles from Forney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmers Branch and Sunny near Forney.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Branch and Forney. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.31 km).
#1 Farmers Branch
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 51,373 |
| Coordinates | 32.9265100, -96.8961200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forney
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,246 |
| Coordinates | 32.7481800, -96.4719300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forney (-96.47193, 32.74818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
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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