How far is Frisco, TX from Lake Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Lake Dallas, TX is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Lake Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Lake Dallas.
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Start on Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on King Road
2700 ft · 57 sec · King Road
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Turn right onto Witt Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Witt Road
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Turn left onto East Eldorado Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
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Continue on East Swisher Road
2736 ft · 53 sec · East Swisher Road
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Turn left onto North Shady Shores Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Shady Shores Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1072 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Lake Dallas.
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.
Main Street
Start on Main Street
3.95 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Lake Dallas?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hackberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Frisco and 7.8 miles from Lake Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Hackberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hackberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Lake Dallas. Straight-line distance: 11.89 mi (19.13 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 Lake Dallas
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192900, -97.0255600 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dallas (-97.02556, 33.11929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
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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