How far is Duncanville, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Duncanville, TX to Frisco, TX is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.09 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.82 mi
56.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.82 mi
Kilometers
56.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.09 mi
Kilometers
69.34 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, Apr 30, 8:17 PM CDT
Return by in Duncanville
Thu, Apr 30, 9:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncanville
2026-04-30T19:30
Arrive Frisco
Thu, Apr 30, 8:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncanville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
University Park
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Duncanville
20 mi
00h 23m
To Frisco
23.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    6 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2085 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Wheatland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Wheatland Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cockrell Hill Road

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Cockrell Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto East Highway 67

    112 m · 7 sec · East Highway 67

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North

    960 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East S G Alexander Freeway

    2082 ft · 25 sec · East S G Alexander Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncanville 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 52%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 13%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.22 mi · 10%
South Stemmons Freeway
2.49 mi · 6%
East Wheatland Road
1 mi · 2%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

22.5 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Park
00h 23m from Duncanville
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Duncanville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duncanville to Frisco?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

University Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Duncanville and 23.1 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Duncanville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near University Park

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 University Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 5.2 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 8.8 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 6.7 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 6.6 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 University Park.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

8 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

50 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncanville and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 34.82 mi (56.03 km).

Duncanville

#1 Duncanville

City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States

Population38,189
Coordinates32.6518000, -96.9083400
Altitude221
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: (-96.908406, 32.6518)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.59 $6.98 $13.96
Diesel $3.99 $6.07 $12.14

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncanville and Frisco. The current time is 19:30:34.

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.