How far is Frisco, TX from Allen, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Allen, TX is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Allen.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
109 m · 18 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
109 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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4
Turn right onto 6th Street
108 m · 16 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Stacy Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Stacy Road
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Turn right onto Curtis Lane
2403 ft · 1 min · Curtis Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Curtis Lane
25 m · 2 sec · Curtis Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Curtis Lane
1308 ft · 36 sec · Curtis Lane
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1 km · 58 sec · North Central Expressway
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Turn right
730 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Allen Drive
1843 ft · 51 sec · North Allen Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Allen Drive
13 m · 1 sec · North Allen Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Allen Drive
1230 ft · 39 sec · North Allen Drive
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Turn left onto West Main Street
136 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Allen.
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.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
5.27 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Allen?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Frisco and 6 miles from Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Allen.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Richardson City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
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Union Station
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Allen. Straight-line distance: 9.44 mi (15.2 km).
#1 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.
| Population | 209,980 |
| Coordinates | 33.1506700, -96.8236100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allen
The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 109,379 |
| Coordinates | 33.1031700, -96.6705500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allen (-96.67055, 33.10317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $1.59 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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