How far is Frisco, TX from Henderson, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Henderson, TX is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
158.69 mi
02h 53m
Flight
136.44 mi
219.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.44 mi
Kilometers
219.58 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.69 mi
Kilometers
255.38 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Tue, May 26, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Tue, May 26, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-05-26T07:57
Arrive Henderson
Tue, May 26, 10:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Frisco
79.3 mi
01h 26m
To Henderson
79.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater

    888 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 20 Frontage Road

    1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    15 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard

    12 mi · 14 min · South Henderson Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    128 m · 10 sec · West Depot Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1056 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    22 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
104 mi · 66%
Dallas North Tollway
14.1 mi · 9%
South Henderson Boulevard
12 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 7%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.53 mi · 3%
State Highway 135 North
4.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 24m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 26m from Frisco
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Frisco and 79.4 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, 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 Canton.

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

75 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 136.44 mi (219.58 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
Henderson

#2 Henderson

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population13,049
Coordinates32.1532200, -94.7993800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Henderson (-94.79938, 32.15322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.32
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.16 $42.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.81 $47.62
Premium $4.59 $25.71 $51.42
Diesel $3.99 $22.36 $44.72

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Henderson. The current time is 07:57:07.

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.