How far is Frisco, TX from Richmond, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Richmond, TX is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.36 mi
05h 22m
Flight
254.4 mi
409.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.4 mi
Kilometers
409.42 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.36 mi
Kilometers
476.94 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, May 15, 1:37 PM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Fri, May 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-05-15T08:15
Arrive Richmond
Fri, May 15, 1:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Frisco
148.4 mi
02h 41m
To Richmond
147.9 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
91°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    210.7 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    47.4 mi · 53 min · North Grand Parkway West

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward West Bellfort Street, Mason Road

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mason Road

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1513 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 90A

    1.1 km · 58 sec · East US Highway 90A

  25. 25

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2518 ft · 47 sec · Jackson Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
214 mi · 72%
North Grand Parkway West
47.4 mi · 16%
Dallas North Tollway
22.9 mi · 8%
Mason Road
4.7 mi · 2%
99 Toll West
1.28 mi
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

211 mi · 03h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
254.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 41m from Frisco
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Frisco and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km) and usually takes 05h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Frisco and 147.9 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.53 one way or $79.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Frisco and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, 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 Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 254.4 mi (409.42 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
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Texas, United States of America

Population12,483
Coordinates29.5821800, -95.7607800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Richmond (-95.76078, 29.58218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.59 L · about $39.53
Round trip
$79.06
20.92 gal · 79.18 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.53 $79.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.48 $88.95
Premium $4.59 $48.02 $96.04
Diesel $3.99 $41.77 $83.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Richmond. The current time is 08:15:04.

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.