How far is Frisco, TX from Bonham, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Bonham, TX is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.54 mi
01h 07m
Flight
47.49 mi
76.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.49 mi
Kilometers
76.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.54 mi
Kilometers
87.78 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonham
Sat, Apr 11, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Sat, Apr 11, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-11T06:31
Arrive Bonham
Sat, Apr 11, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Anna
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Frisco
27.3 mi
00h 33m
To Bonham
27.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Sam Rayburn Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 31%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi · 28%
West University Drive
7.65 mi · 14%
Dallas North Tollway
4.06 mi · 7%
Central Expressway
2.83 mi · 5%
University Drive
2.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South State Highway 121

Continue on South State Highway 121

16.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anna
00h 33m from Frisco
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bonham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Frisco and 27.3 miles from Bonham.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bonham.

Stop Ideas Near Anna

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 Anna and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park
City of McKinney
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of McKinney

McKinney , TX
222 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Mckinney City Office

McKinney , TX
301 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Gainesville

63 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

68 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Bonham. Straight-line distance: 47.49 mi (76.43 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
Bonham

#2 Bonham

City in Texas, USA

Population10,471
Coordinates33.5773300, -96.1783100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Bonham (-96.17831, 33.57733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.08
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.54 $17.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.59 $10.38 $20.75
Diesel $3.99 $9.02 $18.05

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Bonham. The current time is 06:31:51.

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.