How far is Dallas, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Frisco, TX is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.56 mi
00h 30m
Flight
25.42 mi
40.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.42 mi
Kilometers
40.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.75 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 5:33 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 6:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T17:03
Arrive Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 5:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Addison
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, USA

From Dallas
13.2 mi
00h 15m
To Frisco
13.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 49 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 86%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi · 4%
DNT
0.73 mi · 3%
Stonebrook Parkway
0.49 mi · 2%
I 35E North
0.48 mi · 2%
North Lamar Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Continue on Dallas North Tollway

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 15m from Dallas
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas 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 Dallas to Frisco?

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Dallas and 13.3 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Addison and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 11.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Addison.

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

27 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

52 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 25.42 mi (40.91 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
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: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.10
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.55 $7.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $7.99
Premium $4.59 $4.32 $8.63
Diesel $3.99 $3.75 $7.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Frisco. The current time is 17:03:24.

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.