How far is Farmers Branch, TX from Sherman, TX?
The driving distance from Farmers Branch, TX to Sherman, TX is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Branch and Sherman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Branch and Sherman.
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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
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
35.2 mi · 38 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway
1014 ft · 24 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn right onto West Lamar Street
2127 ft · 42 sec · West Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Branch and Sherman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
35.2 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Farmers Branch and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmers Branch to Sherman?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Farmers Branch and 30.7 miles from Sherman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Farmers Branch and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherman.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
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Union Station
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Branch and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 51.73 mi (83.25 km).
#1 Farmers Branch
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 51,373 |
| Coordinates | 32.9265100, -96.8961200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherman
A city in Grayson County, Texas.
| Population | 45,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.6356600, -96.6088800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
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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