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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.91 mi
05h 09m
Flight
284.81 mi
458.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.81 mi
Kilometers
458.36 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.91 mi
Kilometers
527.72 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sun, Apr 12, 6:10 PM CDT
Return by in Canyon
Sun, Apr 12, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive Frisco
Sun, Apr 12, 6:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Canyon
163.3 mi
02h 34m
To Frisco
164.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
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 East FM 40

    16 m · 5 sec · East FM 40

  2. 2

    Turn right onto FM 1729

    3.8 mi · 7 min · FM 1729

  3. 3

    Turn right

    148.6 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  14. 14

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2181: Swisher Road

    939 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E

    1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35E

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Swisher Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Swisher Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on West Eldorado Parkway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Eldorado Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Eldorado Parkway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Witt Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Witt Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto King Road

    2713 ft · 1 min · King Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 21 sec · 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    109 m · 18 sec · Oak Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    108 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    82 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
72 mi · 22%
US 82 East
49 mi · 15%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 7%
I 35E South
8.3 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.99 mi · 1%
West Eldorado Parkway
3.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

149 mi · 02h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
284.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 34m from Canyon
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population16,387
Coordinates33.5928600, -101.7315500
Altitude962
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 FM 40 (-101.731551, 33.592936)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.57 gal
43.8 L · about $43.72
Round trip
$87.45
23.14 gal · 87.6 L
Estimated CO2
102.8 kg one way
Round trip: 205.6 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon and Frisco. The current time is 13:00:43.

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.