How far is Round Rock, TX from Farmers Branch, TX?
The driving distance from Round Rock, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Round Rock and Farmers Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Rock and Farmers Branch.
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Start on South Mays Street
142 m · 19 sec · South Mays Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Avenue
573 ft · 17 sec · West Liberty Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Round Rock Avenue
1498 ft · 37 sec · Round Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1544 ft · 24 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
78.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 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 Round Rock and Farmers Branch.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
78.1 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Round Rock and Partly Sunny near Farmers Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Round Rock to Farmers Branch?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Round Rock and 94.6 miles from Farmers Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Round Rock and Partly Sunny near Farmers Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Round Rock and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 173.3 mi (278.9 km).
#1 Round Rock
The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 137,575 |
| Coordinates | 30.5082600, -97.6789000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.68 | $51.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $29.08 | $58.16 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $31.60 | $63.19 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
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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