How far is Denison, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Denison, TX to Frisco, TX is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denison and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denison and Frisco.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Austin Avenue
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Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 91 South: Sherman
832 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Texoma Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Texoma Parkway
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Turn right onto East Highway 82
61 m · 4 sec · East Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight left
608 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Buck Owens Freeway
5.7 mi · 6 min · East Buck Owens Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 289: Dallas, Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport
1525 ft · 42 sec
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Turn slight left onto TX 289 South: Dallas
46 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 289
29.4 mi · 35 min · State Highway 289
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Continue on North Preston Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · North Preston Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Denison and Frisco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 289
Turn left onto State Highway 289
29.4 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denison 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 Denison to Frisco?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Denison and 31.1 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Denison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Dorchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dorchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denison and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 44.96 mi (72.35 km).
#1 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
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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