How far is Flower Mound, TX from Denton, TX?
The driving distance from Flower Mound, TX to Denton, TX is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flower Mound and Denton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flower Mound and Denton.
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Start on Wanda Lane
67 m · 13 sec · Wanda Lane
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Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
717 ft · 27 sec · Lake Coves Drive
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Turn right onto Hide-A-Way Lane
2413 ft · 1 min · Hide-A-Way Lane
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Turn left onto Simmons Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Simmons Road
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Continue on Bruton Orand Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bruton Orand Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cross Timbers Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Cross Timbers Road
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Turn right onto Shiloh Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Shiloh Road
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Continue on McMakin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McMakin Road
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Turn left onto Justin Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Justin Road
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on FM 1830
2.2 mi · 4 min · FM 1830
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Fort Worth Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Fort Worth Drive
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Continue on Fort Worth Drive
980 ft · 27 sec · Fort Worth Drive
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Turn right onto Eagle Drive
530 ft · 14 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
2717 ft · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
563 ft · 27 sec · West Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
60 m · 11 sec · South Cedar Street
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Turn right onto West Hickory Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Hickory Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hickory Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flower Mound and Denton.
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.
FM 1830
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2.38 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flower Mound and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flower Mound to Denton?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Bartonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Flower Mound and 8.8 miles from Denton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flower Mound and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denton.
Stop Ideas Near Bartonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Southlake
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartonville.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flower Mound and Denton. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.52 km).
#1 Flower Mound
Town of Texas, United States
| Population | 81,482 |
| Coordinates | 33.0145700, -97.0969600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,515 |
| Coordinates | 33.2148400, -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denton (-97.13307, 33.21484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
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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