How far is Frisco, TX from Anna, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Anna, TX is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
27.86 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.98 mi
33.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.86 mi
Kilometers
44.84 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anna
Tue, Apr 14, 7:40 PM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Tue, Apr 14, 8:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-14T19:00
Arrive Anna
Tue, Apr 14, 7:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

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

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
McKinney
TX

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Frisco
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Anna
13.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dallas Parkway

    848 ft · 16 sec · Dallas Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll North

    873 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Dallas North Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: McKinney, Denton

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1997 ft · 31 sec · Dallas Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto University Drive

    638 ft · 13 sec · University Drive

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 380 East

    952 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto University Drive

    2.7 mi · 3 min · University Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on West University Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West University Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Central Expressway

    2841 ft · 55 sec · North Central Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North, TX 121 North

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Central Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto McKinney Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · McKinney Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Powell Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powell Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    820 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Sherley Road

    11 m · 1 sec · South Sherley Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West University Drive
7.65 mi · 27%
Dallas North Tollway
4.06 mi · 15%
McKinney Street
3.34 mi · 12%
Central Expressway
2.83 mi · 10%
University Drive
2.8 mi · 10%
South Powell Parkway
2.37 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

West University Drive

Continue on West University Drive

7.65 mi · 00h 11m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKinney
00h 20m from Frisco
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 13.9 miles from Frisco and 13.9 miles from Anna.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 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 Anna.

Stop Ideas Near McKinney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McKinney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 10 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

45 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

50 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

68 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Anna. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.77 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
Anna

#2 Anna

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population16,945
Coordinates33.3490000, -96.5486000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Anna (-96.5486, 33.349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.41
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.70 $7.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.17 $8.33
Premium $4.59 $4.50 $9.00
Diesel $3.99 $3.91 $7.83

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Anna. The current time is 19:00:35.

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.