How far is Gladewater, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Gladewater, TX to Frisco, TX is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.29 mi
02h 07m
Flight
117.13 mi
188.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.13 mi
Kilometers
188.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.29 mi
Kilometers
220.95 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, May 21, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Gladewater
Fri, May 22, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gladewater
2026-05-21T20:32
Arrive Frisco
Thu, May 21, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gladewater
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wills Point
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Gladewater
68.6 mi
01h 03m
To Frisco
68.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1780 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Tyler Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 271

    10 mi · 11 min · US Highway 271

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gladewater 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 271
82 mi · 60%
Dallas
19.7 mi · 14%
Dallas North Tollway
13.9 mi · 10%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 9%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.07 mi · 3%
South Tyler Street
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 271

Merge slight left

71.6 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wills Point
01h 03m from Gladewater
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gladewater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Wills Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Gladewater and 68.7 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gladewater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Wills Point

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

49 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

58 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

75 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gladewater and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 117.13 mi (188.51 km).

Gladewater

#1 Gladewater

City in Gregg County, Texas, United States

Population6,352
Coordinates32.5365300, -94.9427200
Altitude111
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: US 271 (-94.942773, 32.536562)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.34 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.68 gal · 36.68 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.16
Premium $4.59 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $3.99 $19.33 $38.65

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gladewater and Frisco. The current time is 20:32:35.

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.