How far is Frisco, TX from Denison, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Denison, TX is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Denison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Denison.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
109 m · 18 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
109 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
108 m · 16 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Preston Road
36.8 mi · 46 min · Preston Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 82 East: Sherman
1654 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 82
5.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
586 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 82
53 m · 6 sec · East Highway 82
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Turn left onto Texoma Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Texoma Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Spur 503 East: Eisenhower Parkway
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Eisenhower Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Continue on South Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Austin Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Denison.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Preston Road
Turn left onto Preston Road
36.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Denison?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Frisco and 25.8 miles from Denison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denison.
Stop Ideas Near Dorchester
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 Dorchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Denison. Straight-line distance: 44.96 mi (72.35 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 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
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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