How far is Anna, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Anna, TX to Frisco, TX is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
26.86 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.98 mi
33.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.86 mi
Kilometers
43.22 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Anna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anna
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anna
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
McKinney
TX

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Anna
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To Frisco
13.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Anna and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sherley Road

    11 m · 8 sec · South Sherley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    820 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Powell Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powell Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on McKinney Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · McKinney Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Stacy Road

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Highway 121

    2611 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 121

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stacy Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Stacy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anna 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
7.39 mi · 28%
Main Street
5.32 mi · 20%
McKinney Street
3.26 mi · 12%
Stacy Road
3.04 mi · 11%
South Powell Parkway
2.36 mi · 9%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
1.88 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

7.39 mi · 00h 08m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKinney
00h 18m from Anna
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anna 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 Anna to Frisco?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 13.2 miles from Anna and 13.7 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anna 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 10 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
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
US Post Office
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.2 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 Anna and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.77 km).

Anna

#1 Anna

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population16,945
Coordinates33.3490000, -96.5486000
Altitude217
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 Sherley Road (-96.548529, 33.348999)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.59 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $3.99 $3.79 $7.59

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 Anna and Frisco. The current time is 20:24:14.

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.