How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Farmers Branch, TX?

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Farmers Branch, TX is about 1029.3 miles (1656.5 km), with a travel time of about 19h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 941.4 miles (1515 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 38h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1029.28 mi
19h 25m
Flight
941.38 mi
1515 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
941.38 mi
Kilometers
1515 km
Flight Time
01h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
1029.28 mi
Kilometers
1656.47 km
Drive Time
19h 25m

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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 19h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 PM CDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Fri, Apr 24, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Farmers Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
19h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 AM to 1:56 AM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilton Head Island
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Marion
MS

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

From Hilton Head Island
513.9 mi
09h 42m
To Farmers Branch
515.4 mi
09h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
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 Hilton Head Island and Farmers Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Farmers Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Road

    887 ft · 42 sec · Allen Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Hilton Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Fording Island Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Fording Island Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    1325 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    2524 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    30 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.6 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1951 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Beaver Run Road

  25. 25

    Continue on J.R. Allen Freeway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · J.R. Allen Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Phenix City North Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Phenix City North Bypass

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    43.6 mi · 48 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Selma

    46.3 mi · 57 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    29.1 mi · 37 min · Highland Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 80

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · United States Highway 80

  39. 39

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  43. 43

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    39.1 mi · 44 min

  45. 45

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  46. 46

    Keep slight right

    327.7 mi · 5 hr 49 min

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  48. 48

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  49. 49

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  50. 50

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  51. 51

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  52. 52

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  53. 53

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1696 ft · 42 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1296 ft · 16 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  56. 56

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  57. 57

    Turn right onto Valley View Lane

    1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane

  58. 58

    Turn left onto Bee Street

    972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Farmers Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
59 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
11 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
458 mi · 44%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
129 mi · 12%
United States Highway 80
78.3 mi · 8%
I-85 South
61.9 mi · 6%
Selma
46.3 mi · 4%
Highland Avenue
29.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Keep slight right

328 mi · 05h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
19h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
38h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.9 mi
941.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
09h 42m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
9:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island to Farmers Branch?

The road trip is about 1029.3 miles (1656.5 km) and usually takes 19h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 513.9 miles from Hilton Head Island and 515.4 miles from Farmers Branch.

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

The direct path is about 941.4 miles (1515 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $143.86 one way or $287.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 322.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hilton Head Island and Farmers Branch, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmers Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marion, 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 Marion.

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

92 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

101 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 941.38 mi (1515 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Farmers Branch

#2 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1656 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)34h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)25h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)20h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)17h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)14h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)12h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
36.32 gal
137.49 L · about $143.86
Round trip
$287.73
72.64 gal · 274.98 L
Estimated CO2
322.8 kg one way
Round trip: 645.6 kg / 1423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $143.86 $287.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $160.86 $321.72
Premium $4.78 $173.54 $347.07
Diesel $5.62 $204.26 $408.53

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 South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hilton Head Island, SC and Farmers Branch, TX. The current time in Hilton Head Island is 23:28:11, although it is 22:28:11 in Farmers Branch.

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.