How far is Frisco, TX from Midlothian, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Midlothian, TX is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
50.73 mi
01h 00m
Flight
47.23 mi
76.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.23 mi
Kilometers
76.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.73 mi
Kilometers
81.64 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midlothian
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 PM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-19T11:55
Arrive Midlothian
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Frisco
25.4 mi
00h 30m
To Midlothian
25.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 35E South

    2277 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    100 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    737 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

    566 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Ninth Street

    863 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 67

    127 m · 15 sec · North US Highway 67

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1109 ft · 28 sec · North 9th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 8th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
22.9 mi · 45%
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
9.74 mi · 19%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.32 mi · 10%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.29 mi · 8%
East S G Alexander Freeway
2.09 mi · 4%
North Stemmons Freeway
1.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

22.9 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 30m from Frisco
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Frisco and 25.3 miles from Midlothian.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.76 one way or $13.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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 Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 1.1 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.5 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 47.23 mi (76.01 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
Midlothian

#2 Midlothian

City in Texas, United States

Population35,146
Coordinates32.4823600, -96.9944500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Midlothian (-96.99445, 32.48236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $6.76
Round trip
$13.53
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.76 $13.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.22
Premium $4.59 $8.22 $16.44
Diesel $3.99 $7.15 $14.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Midlothian. The current time is 11:55:40.

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.