How far is Frisco, TX from Atlanta, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Atlanta, TX is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
171.22 mi
03h 28m
Flight
153.88 mi
247.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.88 mi
Kilometers
247.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.22 mi
Kilometers
275.55 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 16, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-16T00:45
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

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

City in Texas, USA

From Frisco
85.5 mi
01h 44m
To Atlanta
85.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Coit Road

    1609 ft · 42 sec · Coit Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 121

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 121

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward SRT Toll North

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Airport Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Airport Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Princeton Drive

    24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1379 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1696 ft · 36 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left

    663 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg

    1647 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Ferguson Road

    2184 ft · 50 sec · West Ferguson Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Ferguson Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 49

    16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 49

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West William Marvin Watson Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 12 min · West William Marvin Watson Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
65.2 mi · 38%
West Princeton Drive
27.9 mi · 16%
State Highway 49
16.1 mi · 9%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.14 mi · 5%
West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
7.82 mi · 5%
West Ferguson Road
3.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

65.2 mi · 01h 05m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 44m from Frisco
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frisco and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Frisco and 85.7 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.83 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frisco and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

54 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

92 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Longview

109 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 153.88 mi (247.65 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
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population5,424
Coordinates33.1137400, -94.1643500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Atlanta (-94.16435, 33.11374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.83
Round trip
$45.65
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.83 $45.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.59 $27.73 $55.46
Diesel $3.99 $24.12 $48.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Atlanta. The current time is 00:45:46.

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.