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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street
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Continue on US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
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Continue on West Pine Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on Rusk Street
15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
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Take the exit slight right
555 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
1041 ft · 22 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto John Redditt Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John Redditt Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 94: Hudson, Groveton
1890 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Frank Avenue
2229 ft · 37 sec · West Frank Avenue
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Continue on Ted Trout Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Ted Trout Drive
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Turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
2807 ft · 1 min · Mount Carmel Road
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Turn left onto Towering Oak
37 m · 5 sec · Towering Oak
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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.
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
58.5 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Athens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 173.89 mi (279.85 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 Hudson
City in Angelina County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,288 |
| Coordinates | 31.3226800, -94.7782600 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-94.77826, 31.32268)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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