How far is Alpine, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Alpine, TX to Frisco, TX is about 517.9 miles (833.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 445.5 miles (717 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
517.91 mi
07h 43m
Flight
445.54 mi
717.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
445.54 mi
Kilometers
717.03 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
517.91 mi
Kilometers
833.5 km
Drive Time
07h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:44 PM to 3:14 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From Alpine
265.4 mi
03h 51m
To Frisco
252.5 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue E

    74 m · 9 sec · West Avenue E

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    103 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Holland Avenue

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Holland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 67

    21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue on South US Higway 67

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

    24.1 mi · 23 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

    1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  13. 13

    Continue on Rankin Highway

    2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  23. 23

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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  29. 29

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
285 mi · 55%
Main Street
42.2 mi · 8%
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
37.5 mi · 7%
US 67
25.4 mi · 5%
South US Higway 67
25.4 mi · 5%
US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

284 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.4 mi
445.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
03h 51m from Alpine
Leave By
8:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpine and Mostly Cloudy near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 517.9 miles (833.5 km) and usually takes 07h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 265.4 miles from Alpine and 252.5 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 445.5 miles (717 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.08 one way or $138.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpine and Mostly Cloudy near Frisco.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 445.54 mi (717.03 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States

Population6,036
Coordinates30.3586200, -103.6620600
Altitude1364
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: US 67 (-103.66198, 30.358417)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 834 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.28 gal
69.18 L · about $69.08
Round trip
$138.16
36.56 gal · 138.36 L
Estimated CO2
162.5 kg one way
Round trip: 324.9 kg / 716 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.08 $138.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.73 $155.45
Premium $4.59 $83.92 $167.85
Diesel $3.99 $72.99 $145.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Frisco. The current time is 01:37:54.

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.