How far is Frisco, TX from Cameron, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Cameron, TX is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159 miles (255.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.68 mi
03h 08m
Flight
158.99 mi
255.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.99 mi
Kilometers
255.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.68 mi
Kilometers
274.68 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cameron
Sat, Apr 11, 11:13 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Sat, Apr 11, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-11T08:05
Arrive Cameron
Sat, Apr 11, 11:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Frisco
85.5 mi
01h 34m
To Cameron
85.1 mi
01h 34m

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

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    26 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1458 ft · 45 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1471 ft · 37 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

    885 ft · 17 sec · Dallas Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South

    1541 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.9 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    2277 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    100 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    737 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive

    760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive

    29.5 mi · 34 min · Robinson Drive

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    30 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 53%
Robinson Drive
48.6 mi · 28%
Dallas North Tollway
22.9 mi · 13%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.25 mi · 2%
North Stemmons Freeway
1.94 mi · 1%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
159 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 34m from Frisco
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cameron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Frisco and 85.1 miles from Cameron.

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

The direct path is about 159 miles (255.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cameron.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Cameron. Straight-line distance: 158.99 mi (255.87 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
Cameron

#2 Cameron

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

Population5,410
Coordinates30.8532500, -96.9769300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Cameron (-96.97693, 30.85325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.8 L · about $22.75
Round trip
$45.50
12.04 gal · 45.6 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.75 $45.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.59 $27.64 $55.28
Diesel $3.99 $24.04 $48.08

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 Cameron. The current time is 08:05:00.

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.