How far is Farmers Branch, TX from Wichita Falls, TX?
The driving distance from Farmers Branch, TX to Wichita Falls, TX is about 127.4 miles (205 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
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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 02h 20m.
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.
City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Branch and Wichita Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Branch and Wichita Falls.
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Start on Bee Street
926 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street
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Turn right onto Valley View Lane
1191 ft · 33 sec · Valley View Lane
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Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North, US 77 North
950 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
26.3 mi · 28 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
782 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive
672 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto West University Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West
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Take the exit slight right
1443 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1 km · 48 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th Street, MPEC
2269 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Street
1320 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Scott Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scott Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Branch and Wichita Falls.
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 US Highway 287
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 01h 15m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmers Branch to Wichita Falls?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Farmers Branch and 63.8 miles from Wichita Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Farmers Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Alvord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Decatur City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvord.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Branch and Wichita Falls. Straight-line distance: 114.62 mi (184.46 km).
#1 Farmers Branch
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 51,373 |
| Coordinates | 32.9265100, -96.8961200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wichita Falls
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
| Population | 105,405 |
| Coordinates | 33.9137100, -98.4933900 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wichita Falls (-98.49339, 33.91371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.24 | $34.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $25.93 | $51.87 |
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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