How far is College Station, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from College Station, TX to Frisco, TX is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
206.74 mi
03h 13m
Flight
176.65 mi
284.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.65 mi
Kilometers
284.29 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.74 mi
Kilometers
332.71 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Tue, May 5, 6:34 AM CDT
Return by in College Station
Tue, May 5, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Station
2026-05-05T03:21
Arrive Frisco
Tue, May 5, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in College Station
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
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From College Station
103 mi
01h 36m
To Frisco
103.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between College Station and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Station and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto University Drive East

    1 km · 1 min · University Drive East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tarrow Street East

    2281 ft · 48 sec · Tarrow Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on East 29th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 29th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Briarcrest Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Briarcrest Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road

    2711 ft · 56 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    837 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6

  10. 10

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  15. 15

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Station 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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
59.2 mi · 29%
North State Highway 6
57.4 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 15%
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 11%
East State Highway 6
9.39 mi · 5%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
7.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

59.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 36m from College Station
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving College Station and Mostly Cloudy near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Station to Frisco?

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 103 miles from College Station and 103.8 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.55 one way or $55.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around College Station and Mostly Cloudy 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 College Station and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 176.65 mi (284.29 km).

College Station

#1 College Station

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population119,260
Coordinates30.6279800, -96.3344100
Altitude103
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: University Drive East (-96.334491, 30.62804)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.61 L · about $27.55
Round trip
$55.10
14.58 gal · 55.22 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.55 $55.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.00 $61.99
Premium $4.59 $33.47 $66.94
Diesel $3.99 $29.11 $58.22

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between College Station and Frisco. The current time is 03:21:30.

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.