How far is Frisco, TX from Hillsboro, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Hillsboro, TX is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
87.85 mi
01h 38m
Flight
80.74 mi
129.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.74 mi
Kilometers
129.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.85 mi
Kilometers
141.38 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-22T23:56
Arrive Hillsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Red Oak
TX

City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

From Frisco
44 mi
00h 49m
To Hillsboro
43.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 35E South

    2277 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    100 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    737 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    56.1 mi · 58 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro

    2346 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 77 North

    84 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Highway 77 North

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 77 North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waco Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
56.7 mi · 65%
Dallas North Tollway
22.9 mi · 26%
Old Highway 77 North
3.25 mi · 4%
North Stemmons Freeway
1.94 mi · 2%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 1%
I 35E South
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

56.1 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Oak
00h 49m from Frisco
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Red Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Frisco and 43.9 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Red Oak

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

29 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 80.74 mi (129.94 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
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

City in the U.

Population8,516
Coordinates32.0109900, -97.1300100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Hillsboro (-97.13001, 32.01099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.43
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.71 $23.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.36
Premium $4.59 $14.23 $28.46
Diesel $3.99 $12.38 $24.76

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 Hillsboro. The current time is 23:56:30.

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.