How far is Galveston, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Galveston, TX to Frisco, TX is about 320.4 miles (515.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
320.45 mi
04h 51m
Flight
291.63 mi
469.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.63 mi
Kilometers
469.34 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.45 mi
Kilometers
515.71 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, May 7, 2:57 PM CDT
Return by in Galveston
Thu, May 7, 7:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galveston
2026-05-07T10:06
Arrive Frisco
Thu, May 7, 2:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galveston
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 Galveston
157.8 mi
02h 25m
To Frisco
162.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 27th Street

    79 m · 16 sec · 27th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ball Street - Avenue H

    762 ft · 28 sec · Ball Street - Avenue H

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street

    667 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadway - Avenue J

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway - Avenue J

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Gulf Freeway

    48.8 mi · 57 min · Gulf Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Freeway

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  11. 11

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
236 mi · 74%
Gulf Freeway
48.8 mi · 15%
Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 7%
Broadway - Avenue J
2.25 mi · 1%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi
North Olive Street
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

236 mi · 04h 08m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
291.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 25m from Galveston
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Galveston and Partly Sunny near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.4 miles (515.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 157.8 miles from Galveston and 162.7 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Galveston and Partly Sunny 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 Galveston and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 291.63 mi (469.34 km).

Galveston

#1 Galveston

A city in Galveston County, Texas.

Population50,085
Coordinates29.3013500, -94.7977000
Altitude2
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: 27th Street (-94.797531, 29.301394)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.8 L · about $42.74
Round trip
$85.48
22.62 gal · 85.6 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.74 $85.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.09 $96.18
Premium $4.59 $51.92 $103.85
Diesel $3.99 $45.16 $90.32

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Galveston and Frisco. The current time is 10:06:26.

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.