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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.32 mi
03h 37m
Flight
181.54 mi
292.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.54 mi
Kilometers
292.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.32 mi
Kilometers
311.12 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:46 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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Frisco
96.9 mi
01h 48m
To Taylor
96.4 mi
01h 48m

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
83°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 Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 35E South

    2277 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    100 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    737 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 363: H.K. Dodgen Loop

    1556 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

    155 m · 18 sec · Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 95

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95

  22. 22

    Continue on North Franklin Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 95

    4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95

  24. 24

    Continue on North Dalton Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Dalton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on TX 95

    3.5 mi · 4 min · TX 95

  26. 26

    Continue on North Commerce Street

    11.3 mi · 16 min · North Commerce Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 46%
Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 14%
Dallas North Tollway
22.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 95
16.9 mi · 9%
North Commerce Street
11.3 mi · 6%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
181.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 48m from Frisco
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

West City Hall

West , TX
110 N Reagan St, West, TX 76691
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 181.54 mi (292.16 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
Taylor

#2 Taylor

City in Texas, United States

Population17,921
Coordinates30.5707600, -97.4094400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
End: Taylor (-97.40944, 30.57076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.82 L · about $25.77
Round trip
$51.55
13.64 gal · 51.64 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco and Taylor. The current time is 02:36:42.

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.