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

The driving distance from Waco, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
107.41 mi
01h 58m
Flight
96.28 mi
154.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.28 mi
Kilometers
154.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.41 mi
Kilometers
172.86 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Branch
Thu, Oct 15, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Waco
Thu, Oct 15, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waco
2026-10-15T19:43
Arrive Farmers Branch
Thu, Oct 15, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waco
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
Italy
TX

Town in Texas

From Waco
53.8 mi
00h 59m
To Farmers Branch
53.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Waco Drive

    3.4 mi · 7 min · West Waco Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    706 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    32.8 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Valley View Lane

    1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bee Street

    972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waco 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
62.5 mi · 58%
Purple Heart Trail
32.8 mi · 31%
North Stemmons Freeway
7.58 mi · 7%
West Waco Drive
3.37 mi · 3%
Valley View Lane
0.59 mi · 1%
I 35 North
0.28 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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Italy
00h 59m from Waco
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waco 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 Waco to Farmers Branch?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Waco and 53.6 miles from Farmers Branch.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Italy

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

72 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waco and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 96.28 mi (154.94 km).

Waco

#1 Waco

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population141,377
Coordinates31.5493300, -97.1466700
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Farmers Branch

#2 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Waco (-97.14667, 31.54933)
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.35 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.10
7.58 gal · 28.7 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $14.55 $29.10
Mid-grade $4.35 $16.48 $32.95
Premium $4.72 $17.90 $35.80
Diesel $5.78 $21.89 $43.78

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 Waco and Farmers Branch. The current time is 19:43:21.

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.