How far is Farmers Branch, TX from Sulphur Springs, TX?

The driving distance from Farmers Branch, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.91 mi
01h 39m
Flight
76.43 mi
123 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.43 mi
Kilometers
123 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.91 mi
Kilometers
143.08 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Return by in Farmers Branch
Thu, Oct 15, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmers Branch
2026-10-15T13:44
Arrive Sulphur Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmers Branch
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Union Valley
TX

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

From Farmers Branch
44.4 mi
00h 49m
To Sulphur Springs
44.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Branch and Sulphur Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Branch and Sulphur Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Bee Street

    926 ft · 43 sec · Bee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Valley View Lane

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Valley View Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marsh Lane

    2429 ft · 1 min · Marsh Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    100 m · 7 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-635 East

    1695 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Dallas

    2500 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    3247 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 154 , SH 11

    867 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Shannon Road West

    2032 ft · 48 sec · Shannon Road West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    1948 ft · 35 sec · South Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Gilmer Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Branch and Sulphur Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 East
68.1 mi · 77%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
10.6 mi · 12%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.72 mi · 5%
Valley View Lane
2.34 mi · 3%
Gilmer Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Marsh Lane
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 30 East

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Valley
00h 49m from Farmers Branch
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Farmers Branch and Sunny near Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmers Branch to Sulphur Springs?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Union Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Farmers Branch and 44.5 miles from Sulphur Springs.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.05 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Farmers Branch and Sunny near Sulphur Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Union Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Valley.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

37 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

54 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

77 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Branch and Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 76.43 mi (123 km).

Farmers Branch

#1 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Sulphur Springs

#2 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)
End: Sulphur Springs (-95.60107, 33.13845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.88 L · about $12.05
Round trip
$24.11
6.28 gal · 23.76 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $12.05 $24.11
Mid-grade $4.35 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.72 $14.83 $29.66
Diesel $5.78 $18.14 $36.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmers Branch and Sulphur Springs. The current time is 13:44:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.