How far is Farmers Branch, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Farmers Branch, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.42 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.8 mi
22.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.8 mi
Kilometers
22.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.42 mi
Kilometers
28.04 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Wed, Apr 22, 7:22 PM CDT
Return by in Farmers Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmers Branch
2026-04-22T18:58
Arrive Grand Prairie
Wed, Apr 22, 7:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farmers Branch
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From Farmers Branch
8.7 mi
00h 12m
To Grand Prairie
8.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Branch and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Branch and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Bee Street

    926 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Valley View Lane

    1520 ft · 47 sec · Valley View Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    785 ft · 16 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 635 West

    1951 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    8.3 mi · 9 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Davis Street, Jefferson Boulevard West

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1440 ft · 32 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Davis Street

    1743 ft · 29 sec · West Davis Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Branch and Grand Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walton Walker Boulevard
8.58 mi · 49%
East Main Street
4.24 mi · 24%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.2 mi · 18%
I 35E South
0.37 mi · 2%
West Davis Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Valley View Lane
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Walton Walker Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

8.31 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 12m from Farmers Branch
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmers Branch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmers Branch to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Farmers Branch and 8.7 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:42 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 $4.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmers Branch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 7.3 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.6 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irving.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Branch and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 13.8 mi (22.21 km).

Farmers Branch

#1 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Bee Street (-96.896037, 32.926511)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.69
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.34 $4.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.59 $2.85 $5.69
Diesel $3.99 $2.48 $4.95

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmers Branch and Grand Prairie. The current time is 18:58:35.

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.