How far is Frisco, TX from Melissa, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Melissa, TX is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Melissa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Melissa.
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Start on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
848 ft · 16 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll North
873 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
1997 ft · 31 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn slight right
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto University Drive
638 ft · 13 sec · University Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on US 380 East
952 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Drive
2.7 mi · 3 min · University Drive
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Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · West University Drive
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Turn left onto North Central Expressway
2841 ft · 55 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Turn left onto McKinney Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinney Street
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Turn right onto West Cooper Street
114 m · 17 sec · West Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Melissa.
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.
West University Drive
Continue on West University Drive
7.65 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Frisco and Partly Sunny near Melissa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Melissa?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Prosper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Frisco and 11.6 miles from Melissa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.10 one way or $6.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Frisco and Partly Sunny near Melissa.
Stop Ideas Near Prosper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prosper.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Melissa. Straight-line distance: 17.25 mi (27.76 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 Melissa
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,793 |
| Coordinates | 33.2859500, -96.5727700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melissa (-96.57277, 33.28595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
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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