How far is Frisco, TX from Jacksonville, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Jacksonville, TX is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
139.08 mi
02h 38m
Flight
122.09 mi
196.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.09 mi
Kilometers
196.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.08 mi
Kilometers
223.82 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, May 30, 1:16 PM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Sat, May 30, 3:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-05-30T10:38
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, May 30, 1:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Kemp
TX

Town of the United States

From Frisco
69.5 mi
01h 19m
To Jacksonville
69.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 53 sec · North Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
58.5 mi · 42%
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 15%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi · 13%
Dallas North Tollway
14.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 10%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.53 mi · 3%
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 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
122.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp
01h 19m from Frisco
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Kemp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Frisco and 69.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Kemp

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

65 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

74 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 122.09 mi (196.48 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
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

City in Texas, United States

Population14,829
Coordinates31.9637800, -95.2705000
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Jacksonville (-95.2705, 31.96378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.58 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.82 gal · 37.16 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.88 $41.75
Premium $4.59 $22.54 $45.08
Diesel $3.99 $19.61 $39.21

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Jacksonville. The current time is 10:38:14.

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.