How far is Frisco, TX from Fairfield, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Fairfield, TX is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.1 mi
02h 06m
Flight
105.74 mi
170.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.74 mi
Kilometers
170.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.1 mi
Kilometers
185.23 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Wed, Jun 10, 5:53 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Wed, Jun 10, 8:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-06-10T03:47
Arrive Fairfield
Wed, Jun 10, 5:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Garrett
TX

Town of the United States

From Frisco
57.7 mi
01h 03m
To Fairfield
57.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard

    2043 ft · 54 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    113 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Moody Street

    100 m · 9 sec · Moody Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    2203 ft · 1 min · North Pearl Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    88 m · 6 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Wortham

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    55 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
87 mi · 76%
Dallas North Tollway
22.9 mi · 20%
West Commerce Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 1%
Harry Hines Boulevard
0.73 mi · 1%
I 45 South
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

83.9 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garrett
01h 03m from Frisco
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Garrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Frisco and 57.5 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Garrett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Garrett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

48 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

48 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Cleburne

68 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 105.74 mi (170.18 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
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

Population2,874
Coordinates31.7246100, -96.1652500
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Fairfield (-96.16525, 31.72461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.37 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.69
8.12 gal · 30.74 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.34 $30.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.26 $34.53
Premium $4.59 $18.64 $37.28
Diesel $3.99 $16.21 $32.42

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Fairfield. The current time is 03:47:50.

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.