How far is Canyon, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Canyon, TX to Frisco, TX is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.8 miles (511.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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
363.94 mi
06h 46m
Flight
317.8 mi
511.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.8 mi
Kilometers
511.45 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.94 mi
Kilometers
585.71 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sun, Apr 12, 7:42 PM CDT
Return by in Canyon
Mon, Apr 13, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon
2026-04-12T12:55
Arrive Frisco
Sun, Apr 12, 7:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 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
10:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon
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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Canyon
181.8 mi
03h 23m
To Frisco
182.1 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 23rd Street

    2037 ft · 60 sec · 23rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Canyon Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    607 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    1503 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  8. 8

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  24. 24

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2181: Swisher Road

    939 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E

    1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35E

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Swisher Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Swisher Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge

  34. 34

    Continue on West Eldorado Parkway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Eldorado Parkway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Eldorado Parkway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Witt Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Witt Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto King Road

    2713 ft · 1 min · King Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 21 sec · 5th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    109 m · 18 sec · Oak Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    108 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Main Street

    82 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon 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
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 22%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 21%
Central East Freeway
72.7 mi · 20%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 6%
Canyon Expressway
15.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 287 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
317.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
03h 23m from Canyon
Leave By
10:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canyon 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 to Frisco?

The road trip is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.8 miles from Canyon and 182.1 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 317.8 miles (511.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 $48.52 one way or $97.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canyon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 317.8 mi (511.45 km).

Canyon

#1 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population13,303
Coordinates34.9803300, -101.9188000
Altitude1080
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: Canyon (-101.9188, 34.98033)
End: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 586 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.84 gal
48.61 L · about $48.52
Round trip
$97.04
25.68 gal · 97.22 L
Estimated CO2
114.1 kg one way
Round trip: 228.2 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.52 $97.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.60 $109.19
Premium $4.59 $58.95 $117.90
Diesel $3.99 $51.27 $102.54

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon and Frisco. The current time is 12:55:54.

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.