How far is Frisco, TX from Bowie, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Bowie, TX is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Bowie.
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Start on Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on King Road
2700 ft · 57 sec · King Road
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Turn right onto Witt Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Witt Road
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Turn left onto East Eldorado Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
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Continue on East Swisher Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Swisher Road
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Turn right onto South Interstate 35E
2896 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North, US 77 North
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
782 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive
672 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto West University Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West
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Take the exit slight right
1443 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
24.5 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North: Bowie, Waurika
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Mason Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Mason Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mason Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Bowie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 287
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
24.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Frisco and Clear near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Bowie?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Frisco and 39 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frisco and Clear near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Northlake Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 65.54 mi (105.48 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 Bowie
Human settlement in Montague County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 5,140 |
| Coordinates | 33.5590000, -97.8486500 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowie (-97.84865, 33.559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
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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