How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Farmers Branch, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Farmers Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Farmers Branch.
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Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
953 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Small Hill Street
1081 ft · 34 sec · Small Hill Street
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Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1 km · 1 min · North Belt Line Road
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Turn right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1874 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
918 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 12
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North
593 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
1057 ft · 21 sec · North Walton Walker Service Road West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
7.3 mi · 8 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane
1952 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto Valley View Lane
1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane
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Turn left onto Bee Street
972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Farmers Branch.
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.
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
7.33 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmers Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Farmers Branch?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 9 miles from Grand Prairie and 8.9 miles from Farmers Branch.
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 4.2 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 $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmers Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 13.8 mi (22.21 km).
#1 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmers Branch
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 51,373 |
| Coordinates | 32.9265100, -96.8961200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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 | $3.78 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
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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