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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.96 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.8 mi
22.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.8 mi
Kilometers
22.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.96 mi
Kilometers
28.9 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Farmers Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From Grand Prairie
9 mi
00h 11m
To Farmers Branch
8.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

    953 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Small Hill Street

    1081 ft · 34 sec · Small Hill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Belt Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    54 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1874 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    918 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 12

    1632 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North

    593 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

    1057 ft · 21 sec · North Walton Walker Service Road West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    7.3 mi · 8 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Valley View Lane

    1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bee Street

    972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walton Walker Boulevard
7.33 mi · 41%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.29 mi · 24%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.09 mi · 17%
North Belt Line Road
0.63 mi · 3%
Valley View Lane
0.59 mi · 3%
East Interstate 30
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 11m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 7.2 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irving.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

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).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Farmers Branch

#2 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.76
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Farmers Branch. The current time is 20:23:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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