How far is Baytown, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Baytown, TX to Frisco, TX is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baytown and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baytown and Frisco.
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Start on Decker Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Spur 330 West
2073 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Decker Drive
4.7 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Loop North
5.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop North
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North
3219 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Hardy Toll Road
21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road
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Merge slight left
212.6 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Olive Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street
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Continue on McKinnon Street
2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street
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Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll
2325 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway
1389 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
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Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Street
1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
94 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baytown and Frisco.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hardy Toll Road
Merge slight left
213 mi · 03h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Baytown and Sunny near Frisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baytown to Frisco?
The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Baytown and 145.8 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.66 one way or $77.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baytown and Sunny near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baytown and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 259.84 mi (418.17 km).
#1 Baytown
The most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 77,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.7355000, -94.9774300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 209,980 |
| Coordinates | 33.1506700, -96.8236100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.50 | $87.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.97 | $93.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.85 | $81.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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