How far is Frisco, TX from Richardson, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Richardson, TX is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.36 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.01 mi
24.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.01 mi
Kilometers
24.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.99 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richardson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Richardson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Addison
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, USA

From Frisco
11.2 mi
00h 14m
To Richardson
11.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Dallas North Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    1347 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    763 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road, Main Street

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Central Expressway

    2886 ft · 57 sec · South Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Polk Street

    1559 ft · 46 sec · West Polk Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Greenville Avenue

    100 m · 16 sec · South Greenville Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
14.1 mi · 63%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.43 mi · 11%
US 75 North
1.21 mi · 5%
North Central Expressway
1.13 mi · 5%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi · 4%
South Central Expressway
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

14.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 14m from Frisco
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Richardson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Frisco and 11.2 miles from Richardson.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Richardson.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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 Addison and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 13.7 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 4.2 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 Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 4.5 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 Addison.

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

52 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Richardson. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.16 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
Richardson

#2 Richardson

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population121,112
Coordinates32.9481800, -96.7297200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Richardson (-96.72972, 32.94818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.97
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.99 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.59 $3.63 $7.25
Diesel $3.99 $3.15 $6.31

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 Richardson. The current time is 00:45:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.