How far is Fairview, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Fairview, TX to Frisco, TX is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.57 mi
03h 11m
Flight
174.13 mi
280.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.13 mi
Kilometers
280.23 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.57 mi
Kilometers
326.01 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, Apr 30, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Fairview
Fri, May 1, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-30T19:35
Arrive Frisco
Thu, Apr 30, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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 Fairview
101.2 mi
01h 35m
To Frisco
101.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
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 Fairview and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1415 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    65 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1098 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway

    140 m · 9 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1399 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North State Highway 6

    13.6 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6

  9. 9

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
59.2 mi · 29%
North State Highway 6
57.3 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 16%
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 11%
East State Highway 6
9.39 mi · 5%
East Loop 340
5.02 mi · 2%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 35m from Fairview
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview 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 Fairview to Frisco?

The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 101.2 miles from Fairview and 101.3 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.02 one way or $54.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West

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 West and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Lacy-Lakeview City Hall

West
501 E Craven Ave, Lacy Lakeview, TX 76705
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

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 Fairview and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 174.13 mi (280.23 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Town in Texas, United States

Population9,358
Coordinates30.6521400, -96.4352400
Altitude79
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: TX 21 (-96.435217, 30.651912)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.06 L · about $27.02
Round trip
$54.04
14.3 gal · 54.12 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.02 $54.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.40 $60.80
Premium $4.59 $32.83 $65.65
Diesel $3.99 $28.55 $57.10

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Frisco. The current time is 19:35:10.

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.