How far is Fulshear, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Fulshear, TX to Frisco, TX is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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
274.91 mi
04h 42m
Flight
245.24 mi
394.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.24 mi
Kilometers
394.67 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.91 mi
Kilometers
442.43 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Mon, Apr 20, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in Fulshear
Mon, Apr 20, 11:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulshear
2026-04-20T02:07
Arrive Frisco
Mon, Apr 20, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulshear
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Fulshear
147 mi
02h 21m
To Frisco
127.9 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
69°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  3. 3

    Continue on FM 1093

    3 mi · 5 min · FM 1093

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward WPT East

    141 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Westpark Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Westpark Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    43.8 mi · 49 min · West Grand Parkway South

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    212.9 mi · 3 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  14. 14

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
214 mi · 78%
West Grand Parkway South
43.8 mi · 16%
Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 8%
Westpark Tollway
3.18 mi · 1%
FM 1093
3.03 mi · 1%
Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

213 mi · 03h 40m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 21m from Fulshear
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulshear and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Fulshear and 127.9 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.66 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulshear and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulshear and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 245.24 mi (394.67 km).

Fulshear

#1 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Frisco

#2 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
Start: Front Street (-95.8997, 29.690072)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.72 L · about $36.66
Round trip
$73.31
19.4 gal · 73.44 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.66 $73.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.24 $82.49
Premium $4.59 $44.53 $89.07
Diesel $3.99 $38.73 $77.46

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulshear and Frisco. The current time is 02:07:02.

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.