How far is Gainesville, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Gainesville, TX to Frisco, TX is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Frisco.
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Start on North Grand Avenue
637 ft · 17 sec · North Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto East California Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Turn left
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Interstate 35
704 ft · 19 sec · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77, FM 1173, Loop 288: Denton, Krum
1051 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1063 ft · 24 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto Loop 288 East
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop 288
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Loop 288
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380, US 377: Decatur, McKinney
1309 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 377, US 380: McKinney
62 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East University Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.2 mi · 12 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on West University Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
1488 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on University Drive
120 m · 8 sec · University Drive
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Turn slight right
70 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
2189 ft · 34 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
904 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
815 ft · 17 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 21 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
109 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
108 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
82 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Frisco.
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 Interstate 35
Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Mostly Cloudy near Frisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Frisco?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Gainesville and 28.6 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Mostly Cloudy near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Corinth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.17 km).
#1 Gainesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.6259400, -97.1333500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 209,980 |
| Coordinates | 33.1506700, -96.8236100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
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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