How far is Frisco, TX from Wharton, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Wharton, TX is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Wharton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Wharton.
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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
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Austin Street
1160 ft · 25 sec · Austin Street
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Turn left onto 13th Street
15.1 mi · 22 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
574 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Front Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 36
9.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on North Meyer Street
14.1 mi · 18 min · North Meyer Street
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Turn right onto Legion Street
1580 ft · 43 sec · Legion Street
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Turn right
23.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West Caney Street
80 m · 14 sec · West Caney Street
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Turn right onto Polk Street
111 m · 18 sec · Polk Street
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Turn right onto West Milam Street
47 m · 3 sec · West Milam Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Milam Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Wharton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Sunny leaving Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Wharton?
The road trip is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Bremond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.7 miles from Frisco and 156.2 miles from Wharton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 5:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.72 one way or $83.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.
Stop Ideas Near Bremond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bremond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Wharton. Straight-line distance: 268.64 mi (432.34 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 Wharton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 29.3116400, -96.1027400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wharton (-96.10274, 29.31164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.72 | $83.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.94 | $93.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.68 | $101.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.08 | $88.17 |
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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