How far is Fort Worth, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Frisco, TX is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
49.63 mi
00h 51m
Flight
41.17 mi
66.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.63 mi
Kilometers
79.87 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-19T05:28
Arrive Frisco
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
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 Fort Worth
24.5 mi
00h 25m
To Frisco
25.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

    1325 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 121 North
14.7 mi · 30%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13.1 mi · 26%
Airport Freeway
7.79 mi · 16%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 9%
South Freeway
2.42 mi · 5%
Dallas North Tollway
1.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

TX 121 North

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

8.89 mi · 00h 10m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grapevine
00h 25m from Fort Worth
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Frisco?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 24.5 miles from Fort Worth and 25.2 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny 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 10.3 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 9.8 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
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 11 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 Fort Worth and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 41.17 mi (66.25 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

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

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
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: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $4.59 $8.03 $16.07
Diesel $3.99 $6.99 $13.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Frisco. The current time is 05:28:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.