How far is Carrollton, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Carrollton, TX to Frisco, TX is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Frisco.
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Start on East Belt Line Road
5 m · 6 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto South Josey Lane
881 ft · 23 sec · South Josey Lane
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Turn slight left
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
56 m · 15 sec
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Turn uturn onto South Josey Lane
1214 ft · 33 sec · South Josey Lane
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Continue on North Josey Lane
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Josey Lane
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Turn slight right
49 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Trinity Mills Road
144 m · 9 sec · East Trinity Mills Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East
1411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
3.8 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
7.1 mi · 8 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 Carrollton and Frisco.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dallas North Tollway
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
7.1 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrollton and Slight 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 Carrollton to Frisco?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Carrollton and 11.9 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrollton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 14.14 mi (22.76 km).
#1 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
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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