How far is Frisco, TX from Rockwall, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Rockwall, TX is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Rockwall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Rockwall.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1458 ft · 45 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
1471 ft · 37 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
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Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
885 ft · 17 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1541 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
3036 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
19.7 mi · 21 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 66: Main Street, Lakeview Parkway
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
883 ft · 17 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Turn left onto Lakeview Parkway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeview Parkway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1946 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Fannin Street
80 m · 10 sec · South Fannin Street
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Turn left onto East Rusk Street
92 m · 5 sec · East Rusk Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Rockwall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Rockwall?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Plano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Frisco and 18.3 miles from Rockwall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwall.
Stop Ideas Near Plano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plano.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Rockwall. Straight-line distance: 25.96 mi (41.78 km).
#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.
| Population | 209,980 |
| Coordinates | 33.1506700, -96.8236100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockwall
A city in Rockwall County, Texas.
| Population | 47,415 |
| Coordinates | 32.9312300, -96.4597100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwall (-96.45971, 32.93123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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