How far is Friendswood, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Friendswood, TX to Frisco, TX is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.08 mi
04h 25m
Flight
267.89 mi
431.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.89 mi
Kilometers
431.13 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.08 mi
Kilometers
470.05 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sat, Apr 18, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Friendswood
Sat, Apr 18, 7:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friendswood
2026-04-18T10:17
Arrive Frisco
Sat, Apr 18, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friendswood
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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Friendswood
143.8 mi
02h 12m
To Frisco
148.3 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Friendswood Drive

    10 m · 6 sec · South Friendswood Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on South Friendswood Drive

    2234 ft · 51 sec · South Friendswood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Edgewood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Friendswood Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Friendswood Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clear Lake City Boulevard

    95 m · 12 sec · Clear Lake City Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    18.5 mi · 22 min · Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  14. 14

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    22.8 mi · 26 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 Friendswood and Frisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
236 mi · 81%
Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 8%
Gulf Freeway
18.5 mi · 6%
Friendswood Road
1.89 mi · 1%
East Edgewood Avenue
1.44 mi
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

236 mi · 04h 08m

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
267.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 12m from Friendswood
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Friendswood and 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 Friendswood to Frisco?

The road trip is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Friendswood and 148.3 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.96 one way or $77.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Friendswood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jewett, 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 Jewett.

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friendswood and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 267.89 mi (431.13 km).

Friendswood

#1 Friendswood

A city in Galveston County, Texas.

Population40,011
Coordinates29.5294000, -95.2010400
Altitude10
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 Friendswood Drive (-95.201068, 29.529373)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.31 gal
39.01 L · about $38.96
Round trip
$77.92
20.62 gal · 78.02 L
Estimated CO2
91.6 kg one way
Round trip: 183.2 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.96 $77.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.84 $87.68
Premium $4.59 $47.33 $94.67
Diesel $3.99 $41.17 $82.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Friendswood and Frisco. The current time is 10:17:34.

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.