How far is Frisco, TN from Princeton, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TN to Princeton, TX is about 909.6 miles (1463.8 km), with a travel time of about 16h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 819.4 miles (1318.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 32h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
909.59 mi
16h 25m
Flight
819.41 mi
1318.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
819.41 mi
Kilometers
1318.71 km
Flight Time
01h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
909.59 mi
Kilometers
1463.84 km
Drive Time
16h 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 16h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton
Sun, Nov 8, 10:54 AM CST
Return by in Frisco
Mon, Nov 9, 4:19 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-11-07T19:29
Arrive Princeton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:54 AM EST
Route Timing
16h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:25 PM to 10:55 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:10 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Arlington
TN

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Frisco
453.3 mi
08h 12m
To Princeton
456.3 mi
08h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Big Oak Road

    1979 ft · 1 min · Big Oak Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Carters Valley Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Carters Valley Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on North Central Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1098 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    14.7 mi · 17 min · West Stone Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    240.7 mi · 4 hr 2 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302

    993 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Lee Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    2259 ft · 51 sec · North 4th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Front Street

    95 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Princeton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
337 mi · 37%
East Belt Freeway
274 mi · 30%
Nashville
155 mi · 17%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 7%
Lee Street
24.9 mi · 3%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Belt Freeway

Continue straight

241 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
16h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
32h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.2 mi
819.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
08h 12m from Frisco
Leave By
3:10 AM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frisco and Partly Sunny near Princeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Princeton?

The road trip is about 909.6 miles (1463.8 km) and usually takes 16h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 453.3 miles from Frisco and 456.3 miles from Princeton.

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

The direct path is about 819.4 miles (1318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.2 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $117.29 one way or $234.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 285.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Frisco and Princeton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frisco and Partly Sunny near Princeton.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

40 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

98 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 819.41 mi (1318.71 km).

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#1 Frisco

Frisco is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5895400, -82.6348800
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Princeton

#2 Princeton

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population15,699
Coordinates33.1801200, -96.4980400
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-82.63488, 36.58954)
End: Princeton (-96.49804, 33.18012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)30h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)22h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)18h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)15h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)11h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
32.1 gal
121.5 L · about $117.29
Round trip
$234.59
64.2 gal · 243 L
Estimated CO2
285.3 kg one way
Round trip: 570.5 kg / 1258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $117.29 $234.59
Mid-grade $4.13 $132.48 $264.95
Premium $4.55 $145.93 $291.85
Diesel $5.88 $188.59 $377.18

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 Tennessee · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Frisco, TN and Princeton, TX. The current time in Frisco is 19:29:19, although it is 18:29:19 in Princeton.

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.