How far is Frisco, TX from Midland, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Midland, TX is about 346.7 miles (557.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
346.64 mi
06h 01m
Flight
316.1 mi
508.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.1 mi
Kilometers
508.71 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.64 mi
Kilometers
557.86 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-22T18:34
Arrive Midland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Frisco
173.1 mi
03h 00m
To Midland
173.5 mi
03h 00m

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
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  21. 21

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    276.4 mi · 4 hr 40 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Midland

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on East Highway 80

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Highway 80

  27. 27

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto East Wall Street

    2147 ft · 1 min · East Wall Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
282 mi · 81%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.9 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
TX 121 South
6.9 mi · 2%
East Highway 80
4.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

276 mi · 04h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
316.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
03h 00m from Frisco
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 346.7 miles (557.9 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Frisco and 173.5 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.22 one way or $92.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Midland. Straight-line distance: 316.1 mi (508.71 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
Midland

#2 Midland

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

Population147,069
Coordinates31.9973500, -102.0779100
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Midland (-102.07791, 31.99735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 558 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.23 gal
46.3 L · about $46.22
Round trip
$92.43
24.46 gal · 92.6 L
Estimated CO2
108.7 kg one way
Round trip: 217.4 kg / 479 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.22 $92.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.00 $104.00
Premium $4.59 $56.15 $112.30
Diesel $3.99 $48.83 $97.67

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Midland. The current time is 18:34:07.

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.