How far is Frisco, TX from Bedford, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Bedford, TX is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Bedford.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1458 ft · 45 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
1471 ft · 37 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
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Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
885 ft · 17 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1541 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Harwood Road
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 121
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 121
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Turn right onto Bedford Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bedford Road
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Turn left onto Forest Ridge Drive
29 m · 3 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Bedford.
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.
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.11 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Bedford?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Frisco and 16.5 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Coppell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.28 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 Bedford
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 48,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.8440200, -97.1430700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-97.14307, 32.84402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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