How far is Frisco, TX from Kaufman, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Kaufman, TX is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
60.83 mi
01h 09m
Flight
48.97 mi
78.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.97 mi
Kilometers
78.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.83 mi
Kilometers
97.9 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kaufman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-23T12:03
Arrive Kaufman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Centerville
TX

City in Texas

From Frisco
30.4 mi
00h 34m
To Kaufman
30.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.4 mi · 21 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 243: Kaufman, Canton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    80 m · 6 sec · North Jackson Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Mulberry Street

    112 m · 8 sec · West Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
19.4 mi · 32%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi · 30%
Dallas North Tollway
14.1 mi · 23%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.53 mi · 7%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 2%
US 175 East
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

C F Hawn Freeway

Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

19.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 34m from Frisco
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Kaufman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Frisco and 30.4 miles from Kaufman.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Kaufman.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Centerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.2 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerville.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

67 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Kaufman. Straight-line distance: 48.97 mi (78.81 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
Kaufman

#2 Kaufman

City in Texas, USA

Population8,576
Coordinates32.5890200, -96.3088700
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Kaufman (-96.30887, 32.58902)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.12
Round trip
$16.25
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.12 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.28
Premium $4.59 $9.87 $19.74
Diesel $3.99 $8.58 $17.17

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 Kaufman. The current time is 12:03:56.

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.