How far is Frisco, TX from North Richland Hills, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to North Richland Hills, TX is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
38.98 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.09 mi
51.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.98 mi
Kilometers
62.73 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Richland Hills
Fri, May 1, 2:54 PM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Fri, May 1, 3:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-05-01T14:06
Arrive North Richland Hills
Fri, May 1, 2:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Coppell
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Frisco
19.5 mi
00h 23m
To North Richland Hills
19.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and North Richland Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and North Richland Hills.

  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

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 West

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    2229 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Holiday Lane

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820

    1503 ft · 39 sec · Northeast Loop 820

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Holiday Lane

    1988 ft · 58 sec · Holiday Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Riviera Drive

    118 m · 19 sec · Riviera Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Blaney Avenue

    62 m · 9 sec · Blaney Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blaney Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and North Richland Hills.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.9 mi · 51%
TX 121 South
11.9 mi · 30%
Dallas North Tollway
1.85 mi · 5%
SRT
1.13 mi · 3%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 2%
I 820 West
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

TX 121 South

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

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coppell
00h 23m from Frisco
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Frisco and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Richland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco to North Richland Hills?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Frisco and 19.5 miles from North Richland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Frisco and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Richland Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Coppell

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 Coppell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.3 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
City of Southlake
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

28 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

41 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and North Richland Hills. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.64 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
North Richland Hills

#2 North Richland Hills

The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population71,949
Coordinates32.8343000, -97.2289000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: North Richland Hills (-97.2289, 32.8343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.59 $6.34 $12.67
Diesel $3.99 $5.51 $11.02

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and North Richland Hills. The current time is 14:06:49.

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.