How far is Frisco, TX from Marshall, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Marshall, TX is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.51 mi
03h 04m
Flight
148.59 mi
239.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.59 mi
Kilometers
239.13 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.51 mi
Kilometers
277.63 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Frisco
86.2 mi
01h 32m
To Marshall
86.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    111 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3251

    1388 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto FM 968 West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · FM 968 West

  20. 20

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Wellington Street

    1360 ft · 44 sec · North Wellington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Houston Street

    84 m · 6 sec · West Houston Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
132 mi · 76%
Dallas North Tollway
14.1 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 7%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.53 mi · 3%
FM 968 West
2.68 mi · 2%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

111 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 32m from Frisco
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Frisco and 86.4 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 148.59 mi (239.13 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
Marshall

#2 Marshall

City in Harrison County, Texas, USA

Population22,523
Coordinates32.5448700, -94.3674200
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Marshall (-94.36742, 32.54487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.04 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.03
12.18 gal · 46.08 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.01 $46.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.89 $51.79
Premium $4.59 $27.96 $55.92
Diesel $3.99 $24.32 $48.63

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 Marshall. The current time is 23:03:01.

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.