How far is Frisco, TX from Hudson, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Hudson, TX is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
196.86 mi
03h 48m
Flight
173.89 mi
279.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.89 mi
Kilometers
279.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.86 mi
Kilometers
316.81 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 30, 3:40 PM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 30, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-30T11:51
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 30, 3:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Athens
TX

City in Texas

From Frisco
98.4 mi
01h 54m
To Hudson
98.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 175 East

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East

  17. 17

    Continue on West Pine Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 175

    13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175

  19. 19

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  23. 23

    Continue on North Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  25. 25

    Continue on North Marcus Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

  27. 27

    Continue on Rusk Street

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    555 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    1041 ft · 22 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto John Redditt Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John Redditt Drive

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 94: Hudson, Groveton

    1890 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Frank Avenue

    2229 ft · 37 sec · West Frank Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Ted Trout Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ted Trout Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Mount Carmel Road

    2807 ft · 1 min · Mount Carmel Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Towering Oak

    37 m · 5 sec · Towering Oak

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Towering Oak

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
58.5 mi · 30%
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 11%
US Highway 69 South
20.8 mi · 11%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi · 9%
Rusk Street
15.2 mi · 8%
Dallas North Tollway
14.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

C F Hawn Freeway

Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

58.5 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 54m from Frisco
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Frisco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Frisco and 98.4 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Frisco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

55 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

109 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 173.89 mi (279.85 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
Hudson

#2 Hudson

City in Angelina County, Texas, United States

Population5,288
Coordinates31.3226800, -94.7782600
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Hudson (-94.77826, 31.32268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.3 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.53
13.9 gal · 52.6 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.26 $52.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.55 $59.10
Premium $4.59 $31.91 $63.81
Diesel $3.99 $27.75 $55.50

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Hudson. The current time is 11:51:41.

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.