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

The driving distance from Temple, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
141.97 mi
02h 32m
Flight
129 mi
207.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129 mi
Kilometers
207.61 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.97 mi
Kilometers
228.48 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Branch
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15 PM CDT
Return by in Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Temple
2026-10-15T13:42
Arrive Farmers Branch
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Temple
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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Temple
71.1 mi
01h 16m
To Farmers Branch
70.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
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 Temple and Farmers Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    4 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Adams Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Adams Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Airport Road

    116 m · 6 sec · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive

    2217 ft · 49 sec · North General Bruce Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    3043 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    29.5 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Valley View Lane

    1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bee Street

    972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Temple and Farmers Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
62.5 mi · 44%
I 35E
62.5 mi · 44%
North Stemmons Freeway
7.58 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 5%
West Adams Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Valley View Lane
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

62.5 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 16m from Temple
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Temple 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 Temple to Farmers Branch?

The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Temple and 70.9 miles from Farmers Branch.

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

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Temple and Partly Sunny near Farmers Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Temple and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 129 mi (207.61 km).

Temple

#1 Temple

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

Population80,761
Coordinates31.0982300, -97.3427800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Farmers Branch

#2 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Temple (-97.34278, 31.09823)
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.47
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $19.23 $38.47
Mid-grade $4.35 $21.78 $43.56
Premium $4.72 $23.66 $47.32
Diesel $5.78 $28.94 $57.88

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 Temple and Farmers Branch. The current time is 13:42:48.

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.