How far is Frisco, TX from Joshua, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Joshua, TX is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Joshua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Joshua.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
14 mi · 15 min · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
2237 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1063 ft · 32 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Joshua.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North South Freeway
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
14 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Frisco and Mostly Clear near Joshua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Joshua?
The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Frisco and 34.1 miles from Joshua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Frisco and Mostly Clear near Joshua.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Irving, City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Fort Worth Central Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Joshua. Straight-line distance: 57.81 mi (93.03 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 Joshua
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 32.4615300, -97.3880700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joshua (-97.38807, 32.46153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.20 | $20.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
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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