How far is Irving, TX from Farmers Branch, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
10.35 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.35 mi
13.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.35 mi
Kilometers
13.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.35 mi
Kilometers
16.65 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Farmers Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irving
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
University Park
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Irving
5.2 mi
00h 07m
To Farmers Branch
5.2 mi
00h 07m

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 Irving and Farmers Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Farmers Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard

    1 km · 58 sec · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East 6th Street

    561 ft · 16 sec · East 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 356

    1620 ft · 52 sec · East State Highway 356

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Loop 12

    126 m · 9 sec · South Loop 12

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Loop 12 North

    751 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Valley View Lane

    1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bee Street

    972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
135.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Walton Walker Boulevard
4.47 mi · 43%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.09 mi · 30%
West 2nd Street
0.66 mi · 6%
East Irving Boulevard
0.63 mi · 6%
Valley View Lane
0.59 mi · 6%
East State Highway 356
0.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Walton Walker Boulevard

Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

4.47 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Park
00h 07m from Irving
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving 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 Irving to Farmers Branch?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

University Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Irving and 5.2 miles from Farmers Branch.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmers Branch.

Stop Ideas Near University Park

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 University Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 7.5 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 8.3 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 8.3 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 8.3 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 University Park.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

8 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

50 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.44 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Farmers Branch

#2 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.53 $3.06
Premium $4.59 $1.65 $3.31
Diesel $3.99 $1.44 $2.87

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 Irving and Farmers Branch. The current time is 22:25:22.

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.