How far is Frisco, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
109.14 mi
01h 49m
Flight
98.5 mi
158.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.5 mi
Kilometers
158.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.14 mi
Kilometers
175.65 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 11, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Sat, Apr 11, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-11T05:02
Arrive Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 11, 6:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Palmer
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Frisco
54.5 mi
00h 54m
To Rhode Island
54.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Rhode Island.

  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 left to continue on Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard

    2043 ft · 54 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    113 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Moody Street

    100 m · 9 sec · Moody Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    2203 ft · 1 min · North Pearl Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    88 m · 6 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
79.4 mi · 73%
Dallas North Tollway
22.9 mi · 21%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
Harry Hines Boulevard
0.73 mi · 1%
I 45 South
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

76.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 54m from Frisco
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Frisco and 54.6 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Cleburne

68 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 98.5 mi (158.52 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
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#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.10
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.55 $29.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.74
Premium $4.59 $17.68 $35.35
Diesel $3.99 $15.37 $30.75

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Rhode Island. The current time is 05:02:04.

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.