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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
848 ft · 16 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll North
873 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
1997 ft · 31 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn slight right
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto University Drive
638 ft · 13 sec · University Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on US 380 East
952 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Drive
2.7 mi · 3 min · University Drive
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Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · West University Drive
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Turn left onto North Central Expressway
2841 ft · 55 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn left
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Bonham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Plaza Park
City of McKinney
Mckinney City Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anna.
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Bonham. Straight-line distance: 47.49 mi (76.43 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 Bonham
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 10,471 |
| Coordinates | 33.5773300, -96.1783100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bonham (-96.17831, 33.57733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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