How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Frisco, TX is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Frisco.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2189 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street
3268 ft · 1 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn right onto North State Highway 161
668 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 161
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll North
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
25.3 mi · 27 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway
1389 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
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Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Street
1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
94 m · 15 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 Grand Prairie 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
25.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie to Frisco?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Grand Prairie and 19.2 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Partly Sunny near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Richardson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 29.73 mi (47.85 km).
#1 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
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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