How far is Frisco, TX from Alpine, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Alpine, TX is about 531 miles (854.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 445.5 miles (717 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
531.05 mi
09h 20m
Flight
445.54 mi
717.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
445.54 mi
Kilometers
717.03 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
531.05 mi
Kilometers
854.64 km
Drive Time
09h 20m

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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 09h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-23T01:42
Arrive Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:20 PM to 4:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
8:00 PM CDT
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
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From Frisco
265.4 mi
04h 40m
To Alpine
265.7 mi
04h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    26 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1458 ft · 45 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1471 ft · 37 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

    885 ft · 17 sec · Dallas Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South

    1541 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  21. 21

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin

    929 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rankin Highway

    2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  29. 29

    Continue on TX 349

    42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

  31. 31

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    57 mi · 1 hr · East 3rd Street

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University

    1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  33. 33

    Continue on Interstate 10 West

    613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South US Higway 67

    25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67

  35. 35

    Continue on South US Highway 67

    21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67

  36. 36

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90

  37. 37

    Continue on East Avenue E

    1.1 km · 50 sec · East Avenue E

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue E

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
290 mi · 55%
East 3rd Street
57 mi · 11%
TX 349
42.1 mi · 8%
South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 5%
South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 4%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

284 mi · 04h 48m

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
09h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.5 mi
445.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
04h 40m from Frisco
Leave By
5:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 531 miles (854.6 km) and usually takes 09h 20m 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?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 265.4 miles from Frisco and 265.7 miles from Alpine.

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

The direct path is about 445.5 miles (717 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 CDT. 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 $70.82 one way or $141.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 445.54 mi (717.03 km).

Frisco

#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.

Population209,980
Coordinates33.1506700, -96.8236100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Alpine

#2 Alpine

City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States

Population6,036
Coordinates30.3586200, -103.6620600
Altitude1364
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Alpine (-103.66206, 30.35862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 855 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.74 gal
70.94 L · about $70.82
Round trip
$141.64
37.48 gal · 141.88 L
Estimated CO2
166.5 kg one way
Round trip: 333.1 kg / 734 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.82 $141.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.68 $159.36
Premium $4.59 $86.04 $172.07
Diesel $3.99 $74.83 $149.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Alpine. The current time is 01:42:30.

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.