How far is Frisco, TX from Balch Springs, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Balch Springs, TX is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
37.67 mi
00h 44m
Flight
31.39 mi
50.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.39 mi
Kilometers
50.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.67 mi
Kilometers
60.62 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Balch Springs
Sun, May 31, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Sun, May 31, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-05-30T23:40
Arrive Balch Springs
Sun, May 31, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Frisco
18.8 mi
00h 22m
To Balch Springs
18.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Balch Springs.

  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

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Dallas North Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    1347 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    763 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake June Road

    1318 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lake June Road

    3134 ft · 1 min · Lake June Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hickory Tree Road

    1920 ft · 51 sec · Hickory Tree Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Terry Drive

    14 m · 2 sec · Terry Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Terry Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.5 mi · 41%
Dallas North Tollway
14.1 mi · 37%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.53 mi · 12%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 3%
Lake June Road
0.84 mi · 2%
I 635 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

15.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 22m from Frisco
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Frisco and Partly Sunny near Balch Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Balch Springs?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Frisco and 18.8 miles from Balch Springs.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

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 Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 8.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Balch Springs. Straight-line distance: 31.39 mi (50.52 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
Balch Springs

#2 Balch Springs

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population24,831
Coordinates32.7287400, -96.6227700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Balch Springs (-96.62277, 32.72874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.59 $6.11 $12.21
Diesel $3.99 $5.31 $10.62

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Balch Springs. The current time is 23:40:54.

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.