How far is Frisco, TX from Burnet, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Burnet, TX is about 220 miles (354.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Burnet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Burnet.
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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
22.9 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
2277 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
737 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robertson Road
663 ft · 12 sec · South Robertson Road
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Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road
3142 ft · 54 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
14.6 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
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Continue on East Main Street
714 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1562 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas
1658 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 42 sec · East Ranch Road 243
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Continue on East RM 243
1 mi · 1 min · East RM 243
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Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
11.1 mi · 15 min · East RM 243
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Turn right onto West State Highway 29
9 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 29
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Continue on East Polk Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Polk Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Burnet.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burnet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Burnet?
The road trip is about 220 miles (354.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Frisco and 109.9 miles from Burnet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.33 one way or $58.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burnet.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Burnet. Straight-line distance: 184.67 mi (297.2 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 Burnet
City in Texas
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 30.7582400, -98.2283600 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnet (-98.22836, 30.75824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.33 | $58.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.63 | $71.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.99 | $61.97 |
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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