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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.71 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.49 mi
55.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.49 mi
Kilometers
55.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.71 mi
Kilometers
68.73 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Forney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Frisco
21.4 mi
00h 25m
To Forney
21.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  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

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Dallas North Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    1347 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    763 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 688, FM 740

    156 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 80

    2344 ft · 47 sec · West US Highway 80

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    113 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Bois d'Arc Street

    638 ft · 20 sec · North Bois d'Arc Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
14.1 mi · 33%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 26%
US 80 East
8.86 mi · 21%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.53 mi · 11%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 2%
West Broad Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 25m from Frisco
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 8.7 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Forney. Straight-line distance: 34.49 mi (55.5 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
Forney

#2 Forney

City in Texas, United States

Population29,246
Coordinates32.7481800, -96.4719300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Forney (-96.47193, 32.74818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.41
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Forney. The current time is 04:06:02.

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.