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

The driving distance from Sherman, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.53 mi
01h 09m
Flight
51.73 mi
83.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.73 mi
Kilometers
83.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.53 mi
Kilometers
100.64 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Branch
Thu, Oct 15, 2:53 PM CDT
Return by in Sherman
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-10-15T13:43
Arrive Farmers Branch
Thu, Oct 15, 2:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McKinney
TX

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Sherman
31.3 mi
00h 34m
To Farmers Branch
31.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sherman and Farmers Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lamar Street

    100 m · 17 sec · East Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    112 m · 17 sec · South Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Houston Street

    2696 ft · 1 min · East Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1120 ft · 33 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Collins Freeway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1696 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1296 ft · 16 sec · 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 Sherman and Farmers Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
35.2 mi · 56%
North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 16%
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
6.83 mi · 11%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.64 mi · 7%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 4%
I 635 West
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Continue on North Central Expressway

35.2 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKinney
00h 34m from Sherman
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherman 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 Sherman to Farmers Branch?

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Sherman and 31.3 miles from Farmers Branch.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherman and Partly Sunny near Farmers Branch.

Stop Ideas Near McKinney

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 McKinney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
US Post Office
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

50 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

68 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 51.73 mi (83.25 km).

Sherman

#1 Sherman

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

Population45,136
Coordinates33.6356600, -96.6088800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Farmers Branch

#2 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.35 $9.61 $19.21
Premium $4.72 $10.44 $20.88
Diesel $5.78 $12.76 $25.53

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 Texas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherman and Farmers Branch. The current time is 13:43:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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