How far is Frankston, TX from Tyler, TX?

The driving distance from Frankston, TX to Tyler, TX is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.16 mi
00h 31m
Flight
23.87 mi
38.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.87 mi
Kilometers
38.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.16 mi
Kilometers
40.49 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyler
Wed, Sep 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Return by in Frankston
Wed, Sep 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankston
2026-09-23T08:47
Arrive Tyler
Wed, Sep 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frankston
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chandler
TX

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

From Frankston
12.6 mi
00h 15m
To Tyler
12.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frankston and Tyler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankston and Tyler.

  1. 1

    Start on West Ayers Street

    31 m · 9 sec · West Ayers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    85 m · 4 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 155

    19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155

  5. 5

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Vine Avenue

    2031 ft · 42 sec · South Vine Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Glenwood Boulevard

    1586 ft · 27 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Fifth Street

    1811 ft · 38 sec · West Fifth Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankston and Tyler.

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 155
19.2 mi · 76%
Frankston Highway
1.97 mi · 8%
North Frankston Highway
1.52 mi · 6%
South Broadway Avenue
1.39 mi · 6%
South Vine Avenue
0.38 mi · 2%
West Fifth Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 155

Continue on State Highway 155

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chandler
00h 15m from Frankston
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frankston and Sunny near Tyler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frankston to Tyler?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Frankston and 12.6 miles from Tyler.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frankston and Sunny near Tyler.

Stop Ideas Near Chandler

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chandler, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

17 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

39 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

74 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

108 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankston and Tyler. Straight-line distance: 23.87 mi (38.41 km).

Frankston

#1 Frankston

Town of the United States

Population1,157
Coordinates32.0526600, -95.5063500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Tyler

#2 Tyler

The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.

Population108,222
Coordinates32.3512600, -95.3010600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankston (-95.50635, 32.05266)
End: Tyler (-95.30106, 32.35126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.52
Round trip
$7.03
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.52 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.44 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.82 $4.29 $8.57
Diesel $5.97 $5.31 $10.63

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankston and Tyler. The current time is 08:47:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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