How far is Forest Hill, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Forest Hill, TX to Frisco, TX is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
51.38 mi
01h 04m
Flight
41.97 mi
67.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.97 mi
Kilometers
67.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.38 mi
Kilometers
82.69 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Forest Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hill
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hill
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
Grapevine
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Forest Hill
25.7 mi
00h 32m
To Frisco
25.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight 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 Forest Hill and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hill and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Duncan Drive

    19 m · 5 sec · Duncan Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Estes Avenue

    1313 ft · 1 min · Estes Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Forest Oaks Drive

    57 m · 10 sec · Forest Oaks Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cardinal Ridge

    672 ft · 31 sec · Cardinal Ridge

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mansfield Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    750 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 North, US 287 North

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 820 North

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hill 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 28%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13.1 mi · 25%
I 820 North
11.1 mi · 22%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 9%
Dallas North Tollway
1.87 mi · 4%
Mansfield Highway
1.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 820 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 820 North

9.48 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grapevine
00h 32m from Forest Hill
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill to Frisco?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Forest Hill and 25.7 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.84 one way or $13.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grapevine

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 Grapevine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.5 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
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

31 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

31 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

46 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hill and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 41.97 mi (67.54 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Forest Hill

Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population12,881
Coordinates32.6720800, -97.2691800
Altitude208
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: Forest Hill (-97.26918, 32.67208)
End: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $6.84
Round trip
$13.68
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.84 $13.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.70 $15.39
Premium $4.59 $8.31 $16.62
Diesel $3.99 $7.23 $14.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hill and Frisco. The current time is 21:41:15.

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.