How far is Frisco, TX from Forney, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Forney, TX is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Forney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Forney.
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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
14.1 mi · 16 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
1347 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
763 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
1373 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 688, FM 740
156 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 80
2344 ft · 47 sec · West US Highway 80
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Turn slight right
113 m · 16 sec
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Bois d'Arc Street
638 ft · 20 sec · North Bois d'Arc Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Forney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dallas North Tollway
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Forney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Forney?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Frisco and 21.3 miles from Forney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Forney.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Forney. Straight-line distance: 34.49 mi (55.5 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 Forney
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,246 |
| Coordinates | 32.7481800, -96.4719300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forney (-96.47193, 32.74818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
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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