How far is Frisco, TX from Gun Barrel City, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Gun Barrel City, TX is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Gun Barrel City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Gun Barrel City.
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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
18.5 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
39.7 mi · 43 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 198: Mabank, Gun Barrel City
1169 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2981 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on North Gun Barrel Lane
1455 ft · 28 sec · North Gun Barrel Lane
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Lake Drive
1318 ft · 36 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Gun Barrel City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C F Hawn Freeway
Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
39.7 mi · 00h 43m
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 Sunny leaving Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Gun Barrel City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Gun Barrel City?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Seagoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Frisco and 43.2 miles from Gun Barrel City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Gun Barrel City.
Stop Ideas Near Seagoville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Dallas Water Utilities Department
Transit and Meeting Points
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Gun Barrel City. Straight-line distance: 68.6 mi (110.4 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 Gun Barrel City
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,208 |
| Coordinates | 32.3345900, -96.1513600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gun Barrel City (-96.15136, 32.33459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
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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