How far is Frisco, TX from Spring, TX?

The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Spring, TX is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
243.53 mi
04h 21m
Flight
227.73 mi
366.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.73 mi
Kilometers
366.49 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.53 mi
Kilometers
391.92 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Frisco
122 mi
02h 10m
To Spring
121.5 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    209.3 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Spring Stuebner Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Spring Stuebner Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Riley Fuzzel Road

    939 ft · 24 sec · West Riley Fuzzel Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    1712 ft · 40 sec · West Hardy Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    47 m · 9 sec · East Noble Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Hardy Road

    79 m · 11 sec · East Hardy Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hardy Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
212 mi · 87%
Dallas North Tollway
22.9 mi · 9%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Spring Stuebner Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.95 mi
Harry Hines Boulevard
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

209 mi · 03h 36m

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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
227.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
02h 10m from Frisco
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Frisco and 121.5 miles from Spring.

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

The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.46 one way or $64.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
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Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Spring. Straight-line distance: 227.73 mi (366.49 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
Spring

#2 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Spring (-95.41716, 30.07994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.53 L · about $32.46
Round trip
$64.92
17.18 gal · 65.06 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.46 $64.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.52 $73.05
Premium $4.59 $39.44 $78.87
Diesel $3.99 $34.30 $68.60

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 Spring. The current time is 22:59:40.

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.