How far is Canyon Lake, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Canyon Lake, TX to Frisco, TX is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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 Bell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon Lake and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Lake and Frisco.
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Start on Sherwood Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Sherwood Drive
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Continue on Canyon Lake Drive
2387 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
155 m · 26 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Turn left onto Lighthouse Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Continue on Oblate Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cranes Mill Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Cranes Mill Road
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1786 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 46 West
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 46 West
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Continue on North Walnut Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 South
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1085 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 35
111 m · 4 sec · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue
125 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
143 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
1081 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 25 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 Canyon Lake and Frisco.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canyon Lake 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 Canyon Lake to Frisco?
The road trip is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Canyon Lake and 143.9 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.47 one way or $76.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canyon Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Lake and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 241.65 mi (388.9 km).
#1 Canyon Lake
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 21,262 |
| Coordinates | 29.8752200, -98.2625100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.47 | $76.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.29 | $86.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.74 | $93.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
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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