How far is Frisco, TX from Lucas, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Lucas, TX is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.7 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.01 mi
24.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.01 mi
Kilometers
24.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lucas
Sun, May 3, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Sun, May 3, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-05-03T00:04
Arrive Lucas
Sun, May 3, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Allen
TX

The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Frisco
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Lucas
8.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    26 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    109 m · 18 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    109 m · 18 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    108 m · 16 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Stacy Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Stacy Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Club Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Country Club Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lucas Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Lucas Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stacy Road
7.87 mi · 44%
Main Street
5.28 mi · 30%
Country Club Road
3.5 mi · 20%
West Lucas Road
0.84 mi · 5%
5th Street
0.07 mi
Oak Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Stacy Road

Continue on Stacy Road

7.87 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen
00h 15m from Frisco
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frisco and Sunny near Lucas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Frisco and 8.9 miles from Lucas.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frisco and Sunny near Lucas.

Stop Ideas Near Allen

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 Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

38 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

73 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Lucas. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.15 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
Lucas

#2 Lucas

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population8,819
Coordinates33.0842900, -96.5766600
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Lucas (-96.57666, 33.08429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.69
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.34 $4.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.59 $2.85 $5.69
Diesel $3.99 $2.48 $4.95

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Lucas. The current time is 00:04:09.

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.