How far is Frisco, TX from Mineral Wells, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Mineral Wells, TX is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.27 mi
01h 55m
Flight
78.37 mi
126.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.37 mi
Kilometers
126.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.27 mi
Kilometers
158.15 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Mineral Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Sansom Park
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Frisco
49.1 mi
00h 57m
To Mineral Wells
49.2 mi
00h 57m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Mineral Wells.

  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

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    871 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mineral Wells Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 180 East

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 180 East

  30. 30

    Continue on East Hubbard Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Hubbard Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Oak Avenue

    85 m · 11 sec · South Oak Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Southeast 1st Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
21.3 mi · 22%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.9 mi · 20%
Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 13%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 13%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 7%
TX 121 South
6.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

15.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sansom Park
00h 57m from Frisco
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Mineral Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Mineral Wells?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Sansom Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Frisco and 49.2 miles from Mineral Wells.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Mineral Wells.

Stop Ideas Near Sansom Park

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 Sansom Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Haltom City - City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Haltom City - City Hall

Haltom City , TX
5024 Broadway Ave, Haltom City, TX 76117
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sansom Park.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

10 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

51 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

56 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Mineral Wells. Straight-line distance: 78.37 mi (126.13 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
Mineral Wells

#2 Mineral Wells

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

Population15,219
Coordinates32.8084600, -98.1128200
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Mineral Wells (-98.11282, 32.80846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.23
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.11 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.75 $29.51
Premium $4.59 $15.93 $31.86
Diesel $3.99 $13.86 $27.71

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 Mineral Wells. The current time is 23:32:48.

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.