How far is Atlanta, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Atlanta, TX to Frisco, TX is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
173.84 mi
02h 59m
Flight
153.88 mi
247.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.88 mi
Kilometers
247.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.84 mi
Kilometers
279.77 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 16, 5:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-15T23:08
Arrive Frisco
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM 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
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
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
Pine Forest
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Atlanta
83.4 mi
01h 29m
To Frisco
90.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · East Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadnax Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302

    993 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lee Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Airport Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Airport Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South McDonald Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South McDonald Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Spur 399

    1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399

  17. 17

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Stacy Road

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Highway 121

    2611 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 121

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stacy Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Stacy Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ferguson Road
64.3 mi · 37%
Lee Street
31.3 mi · 18%
East Houston Street
14.9 mi · 9%
East Main Street
13.4 mi · 8%
Main Street
5.32 mi · 3%
Stacy Road
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Ferguson Road

Merge slight left

63.4 mi · 01h 03m

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
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Forest
01h 29m from Atlanta
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Atlanta and 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 Atlanta to Frisco?

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 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?

Pine Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Atlanta and 90.5 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Forest

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

51 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

85 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

92 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

114 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 153.88 mi (247.65 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population5,424
Coordinates33.1137400, -94.1643500
Altitude79
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: East Main Street (-94.16433, 33.11379)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.33
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.17 $46.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.06 $52.13
Premium $4.59 $28.14 $56.29
Diesel $3.99 $24.48 $48.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Frisco. The current time is 23:08:28.

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.