How far is Allen, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Allen, TX to Frisco, TX is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.7 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.44 mi
15.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.44 mi
Kilometers
15.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.7 mi
Kilometers
18.83 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 5:27 PM CDT
Return by in Allen
Wed, Apr 22, 5:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allen
2026-04-22T17:03
Arrive Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 5:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allen
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Allen
5.8 mi
00h 11m
To Frisco
5.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    137 m · 19 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Allen Drive

    1226 ft · 34 sec · North Allen Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Allen Drive

    54 m · 5 sec · North Allen Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Allen Drive

    1833 ft · 50 sec · North Allen Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    723 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Allen Drive

    145 m · 18 sec · Allen Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Raintree Circle

    1327 ft · 40 sec · Raintree Circle

  8. 8

    Continue on Bossy Boots Drive

    2139 ft · 1 min · Bossy Boots Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Watters Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Watters Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Stacy Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · West Stacy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.32 mi · 45%
West Stacy Road
4.09 mi · 35%
North Watters Road
0.74 mi · 6%
North Allen Drive
0.61 mi · 5%
Bossy Boots Drive
0.41 mi · 3%
Raintree Circle
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

5.32 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKinney
00h 11m from Allen
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Allen and 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 Allen to Frisco?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Allen and 5.8 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Allen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

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 7.3 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
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 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 Allen and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 9.44 mi (15.2 km).

Allen

#1 Allen

The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population109,379
Coordinates33.1031700, -96.6705500
Altitude201
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: West Main Street (-96.670574, 33.103072)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.10
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.55 $3.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.59 $1.88 $3.76
Diesel $3.99 $1.64 $3.27

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Allen and Frisco. The current time is 17:03:46.

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.