How far is Canyon, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Canyon, TX to Frisco, TX is about 327.9 miles (527.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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 05h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East FM 40
16 m · 5 sec · East FM 40
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Turn right onto FM 1729
3.8 mi · 7 min · FM 1729
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Turn right
148.6 mi · 2 hr 37 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
48.1 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
764 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380
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Continue on West University Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
939 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35E
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Turn left onto West Swisher Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Swisher Road
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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
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Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on East Eldorado Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway
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Turn right onto Witt Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Witt Road
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Turn left onto King Road
2713 ft · 1 min · King Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 21 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
109 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
108 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
82 m · 8 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 and Frisco.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
149 mi · 02h 37m
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 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 327.9 miles (527.7 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.3 miles from Canyon and 164.6 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.72 one way or $87.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect 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: 284.81 mi (458.36 km).
#1 Canyon
City in Randall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,387 |
| Coordinates | 33.5928600, -101.7315500 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| 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: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.72 | $87.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.20 | $98.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.20 | $92.40 |
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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