How far is Granite Shoals, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Granite Shoals, TX to Frisco, TX is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
237.13 mi
04h 05m
Flight
199.26 mi
320.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.26 mi
Kilometers
320.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.13 mi
Kilometers
381.62 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sat, May 30, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Granite Shoals
Sat, May 30, 7:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Shoals
2026-05-29T23:36
Arrive Frisco
Sat, May 30, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Shoals
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
Waco
TX

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

From Granite Shoals
121.2 mi
02h 02m
To Frisco
115.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Shoals and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on East Greenbriar Drive

    654 ft · 21 sec · East Greenbriar Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Phillips Ranch Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Phillips Ranch Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18.5 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

    7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
97.3 mi · 41%
I 35E
59.2 mi · 25%
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 9%
Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.06 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.63 mi · 3%
South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
7.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 39m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
199.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waco
02h 02m from Granite Shoals
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Shoals and Mostly Sunny near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granite Shoals to Frisco?

The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Granite Shoals and 115.9 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.63 one way or $63.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granite Shoals and Mostly Sunny near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Waco

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waco.

BUS

Waco, TX

1 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

54 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

73 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Shoals and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 199.26 mi (320.68 km).

Granite Shoals

#1 Granite Shoals

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population5,162
Coordinates30.5890800, -98.3839200
Altitude268
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: East Greenbriar Drive (-98.383854, 30.589187)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.67 L · about $31.63
Round trip
$63.26
16.74 gal · 63.34 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.63 $63.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.59 $71.18
Premium $4.59 $38.43 $76.85
Diesel $3.99 $33.42 $66.84

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Shoals and Frisco. The current time is 23:36:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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