How far is Carrizo Springs, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Carrizo Springs, TX to Frisco, TX is about 432 miles (695.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 367 miles (590.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
432.02 mi
06h 43m
Flight
367.03 mi
590.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
367.03 mi
Kilometers
590.67 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
432.02 mi
Kilometers
695.27 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Fri, Apr 17, 12:37 PM CDT
Return by in Carrizo Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrizo Springs
2026-04-17T05:53
Arrive Frisco
Fri, Apr 17, 12:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 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
10:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrizo Springs
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
Wells Branch
TX

Census designated place

From Carrizo Springs
207.8 mi
03h 21m
To Frisco
224.1 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carrizo Springs and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Peña Street

    1125 ft · 21 sec · Peña Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street

    698 ft · 13 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Nopal Street

    43.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · East Nopal Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-35 Access Road East

    650 ft · 18 sec · I-35 Access Road East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrizo Springs 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
249 mi · 58%
I 35E
59.2 mi · 14%
East Nopal Street
43.9 mi · 10%
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 5%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
367 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Branch
03h 21m from Carrizo Springs
Leave By
10:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Carrizo Springs and Partly Sunny near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carrizo Springs to Frisco?

The road trip is about 432 miles (695.3 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?

Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.8 miles from Carrizo Springs and 224.1 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 367 miles (590.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 $57.63 one way or $115.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carrizo Springs and Partly Sunny near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Branch, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells Branch.

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrizo Springs and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 367.03 mi (590.67 km).

Carrizo Springs

#1 Carrizo Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population5,221
Coordinates28.5219300, -99.8606100
Altitude184
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: Pena Street (-99.860618, 28.521913)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 695 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.25 gal
57.71 L · about $57.63
Round trip
$115.26
30.5 gal · 115.42 L
Estimated CO2
135.5 kg one way
Round trip: 271.1 kg / 598 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.63 $115.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.84 $129.69
Premium $4.59 $70.01 $140.03
Diesel $3.99 $60.89 $121.79

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrizo Springs and Frisco. The current time is 05:53:16.

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.