How far is Frisco, TX from Cloverleaf, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Cloverleaf, TX is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Cloverleaf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Cloverleaf.
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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 left to continue on Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard
2043 ft · 54 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard
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Turn slight left
113 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Moody Street
100 m · 9 sec · Moody Street
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Continue on North Pearl Street
2203 ft · 1 min · North Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
88 m · 6 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8
151 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hardy Street
1760 ft · 43 sec · East Hardy Street
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Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
1.6 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 East
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East
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Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodforest Boulevard
794 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway North
1048 ft · 27 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Turn right onto Woodforest Boulevard
2656 ft · 1 min · Woodforest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Barbara Mae Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Barbara Mae Street
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Turn right onto Waxahachie Street
683 ft · 24 sec · Waxahachie Street
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Turn left onto Hollywood Street
613 ft · 27 sec · Hollywood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Cloverleaf.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210 mi · 03h 37m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cloverleaf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Cloverleaf?
The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Frisco and 137.9 miles from Cloverleaf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cloverleaf.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Cloverleaf. Straight-line distance: 252.51 mi (406.38 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 Cloverleaf
Census designated place
| Population | 22,942 |
| Coordinates | 29.7782800, -95.1718800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cloverleaf (-95.17188, 29.77828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.85 | $73.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.46 | $82.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
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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