How far is Frisco, TX from Denton, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Denton, TX is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Denton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Denton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Denton.
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Start on Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on King Road
2700 ft · 57 sec · King Road
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Turn right onto Witt Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Witt Road
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Turn left onto East Eldorado Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
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Continue on East Swisher Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Swisher Road
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Turn right onto South Interstate 35E
2896 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North, US 77 North
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dallas Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive
63 m · 8 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto South Locust Street
2717 ft · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
563 ft · 27 sec · West Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
60 m · 11 sec · South Cedar Street
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Turn right onto West Hickory Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Hickory Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hickory Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Denton.
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.
I 35E North
Merge slight left
5.26 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Denton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Denton?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lakewood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Frisco and 11.7 miles from Denton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Denton.
Stop Ideas Near Lakewood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakewood Village.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Denton. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.67 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 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,515 |
| Coordinates | 33.2148400, -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denton (-97.13307, 33.21484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
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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