How far is Frisco, TX from Little Elm, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Little Elm, TX is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
137.83 mi
02h 54m
Flight
118.46 mi
190.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.46 mi
Kilometers
190.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.83 mi
Kilometers
221.82 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Elm
Sat, May 30, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Sat, May 30, 5:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Little Elm
Sat, May 30, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Rice
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Frisco
69 mi
01h 27m
To Little Elm
68.8 mi
01h 27m

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
88°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 Little Elm.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Little Elm.

  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

    22.9 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard

    2043 ft · 54 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    113 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Moody Street

    100 m · 9 sec · Moody Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    2203 ft · 1 min · North Pearl Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    88 m · 6 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Wortham, Groesbeck

    33.6 mi · 48 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lcr 625

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Lcr 625

  20. 20

    Continue on Lcr 625

    2855 ft · 2 min · Lcr 625

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 625

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
66.6 mi · 48%
Wortham
33.6 mi · 24%
Dallas North Tollway
22.9 mi · 17%
Lcr 625
2.09 mi · 2%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 1%
Harry Hines Boulevard
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

63.5 mi · 01h 06m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
01h 27m from Frisco
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Little Elm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Little Elm?

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Frisco and 68.8 miles from Little Elm.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rice

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 Rice and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

62 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

66 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

84 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Little Elm. Straight-line distance: 118.46 mi (190.64 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
Little Elm

#2 Little Elm

A city in Denton County, Texas.

Population56,625
Coordinates31.4390600, -96.7072100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Little Elm (-96.70721, 31.43906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.41 L · about $18.37
Round trip
$36.73
9.72 gal · 36.82 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.37 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.66 $41.33
Premium $4.59 $22.31 $44.62
Diesel $3.99 $19.41 $38.81

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 Little Elm. The current time is 11:20:49.

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.