How far is Abilene, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Abilene, TX to Frisco, TX is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.39 mi
02h 59m
Flight
175.79 mi
282.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.79 mi
Kilometers
282.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.39 mi
Kilometers
317.67 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sat, Apr 25, 7:49 PM CDT
Return by in Abilene
Sat, Apr 25, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abilene
2026-04-25T16:49
Arrive Frisco
Sat, Apr 25, 7:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abilene
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
Lipan
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Abilene
98.6 mi
01h 29m
To Frisco
98.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on South Pine Street

    79 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    110 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    114 m · 15 sec · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    81 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Pine Street

    43 m · 4 sec · South Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2083 ft · 47 sec · North 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Highway 80

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East Highway 80

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    111 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and Frisco.

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
128 mi · 65%
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 7%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13.1 mi · 7%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 6%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 4%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 10m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lipan
01h 29m from Abilene
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abilene and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abilene to Frisco?

The road trip is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Lipan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Abilene and 98.8 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abilene and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Lipan

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

65 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

72 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 175.79 mi (282.91 km).

Abilene

#1 Abilene

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

Population124,407
Coordinates32.4487400, -99.7331400
Altitude524
CountryUnited States
Frisco

#2 Frisco

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

Population209,980
Coordinates33.1506700, -96.8236100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pine Street (-99.733152, 32.448741)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.37 L · about $26.34
Round trip
$52.68
13.94 gal · 52.74 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.34 $52.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.64 $59.27
Premium $4.59 $32.00 $64.00
Diesel $3.99 $27.83 $55.66

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Abilene and Frisco. The current time is 16:49:34.

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.