How far is Frisco, TX from Canyon, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Canyon, TX is about 326.6 miles (525.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.6 mi
06h 06m
Flight
284.81 mi
458.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.81 mi
Kilometers
458.36 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.6 mi
Kilometers
525.61 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon
Sun, Apr 12, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Mon, Apr 13, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-12T14:40
Arrive Canyon
Sun, Apr 12, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Frisco
163.1 mi
03h 03m
To Canyon
163.5 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on King Road

    2700 ft · 57 sec · King Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Witt Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Witt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Eldorado Parkway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Eldorado Parkway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Eldorado Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on East Swisher Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Swisher Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Interstate 35E

    2896 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 35E

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North, US 77 North

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    782 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive

    672 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  24. 24

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  27. 27

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 82

    20 mi · 22 min · US Highway 82

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North FM 1729

    3.8 mi · 7 min · North FM 1729

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East FM 40

    16 m · 1 sec · East FM 40

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East FM 40

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 29%
North US Highway 287
71.8 mi · 22%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 15%
US Highway 82
28.7 mi · 9%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 7%
US Highway 380 West
21.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
284.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
03h 03m from Frisco
Leave By
11:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.6 miles (525.6 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.1 miles from Frisco and 163.5 miles from Canyon.

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

The direct path is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.57 one way or $87.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 284.81 mi (458.36 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
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#2 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population16,387
Coordinates33.5928600, -101.7315500
Altitude962
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Canyon (-101.73155, 33.59286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.53 gal
43.63 L · about $43.57
Round trip
$87.14
23.06 gal · 87.26 L
Estimated CO2
102.5 kg one way
Round trip: 204.9 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.57 $87.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.03 $98.05
Premium $4.59 $52.93 $105.87
Diesel $3.99 $46.04 $92.08

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Canyon. The current time is 14:40:14.

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.