How far is Frisco, TX from Taylor, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Taylor, TX is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Taylor.
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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
22.9 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
2277 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
737 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 363: H.K. Dodgen Loop
1556 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive
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Turn left onto Northwest H K Dodgen Loop
155 m · 18 sec · Northwest H K Dodgen Loop
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Continue on Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
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Continue on State Highway 95
12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on North Franklin Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on North Dalton Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Dalton Street
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Continue on TX 95
3.5 mi · 4 min · TX 95
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Continue on North Commerce Street
11.3 mi · 16 min · North Commerce Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
26 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Taylor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Taylor?
The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Frisco and 96.4 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.77 one way or $51.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Frisco and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
West City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 181.54 mi (292.16 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 Taylor
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,921 |
| Coordinates | 30.5707600, -97.4094400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-97.40944, 30.57076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.31 | $62.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
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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