How far is Cedar Park, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Cedar Park, TX to Frisco, TX is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
209.82 mi
03h 15m
Flight
191.92 mi
308.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.92 mi
Kilometers
308.86 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.82 mi
Kilometers
337.68 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sun, May 17, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Park
Sun, May 17, 1:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Park
2026-05-17T07:17
Arrive Frisco
Sun, May 17, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Park
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From Cedar Park
104.8 mi
01h 37m
To Frisco
105.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Park and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bell Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bell Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Whitestone Boulevard

    8.6 mi · 12 min · East Whitestone Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Interstate 35

    828 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Park and Frisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
107 mi · 51%
I 35E
59.2 mi · 28%
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 11%
East Whitestone Boulevard
8.62 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
North Bell Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

74 mi · 01h 16m

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
191.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 37m from Cedar Park
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Park and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Cedar Park to Frisco?

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Cedar Park and 105.1 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near West

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West, 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 West.

BUS

Waco, TX

28 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

67 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Park and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 191.92 mi (308.86 km).

Cedar Park

#1 Cedar Park

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population81,040
Coordinates30.5052000, -97.8202900
Altitude276
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: Old Highway 183 (-97.820223, 30.505252)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.03 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.93
14.8 gal · 56.06 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.96 $55.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.46 $62.93
Premium $4.59 $33.97 $67.95
Diesel $3.99 $29.55 $59.10

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Park and Frisco. The current time is 07:17:36.

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.