How far is Henderson, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Henderson, TX to Frisco, TX is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
164.45 mi
02h 33m
Flight
136.44 mi
219.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.44 mi
Kilometers
219.58 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.45 mi
Kilometers
264.66 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sat, Apr 25, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in Henderson
Sat, Apr 25, 11:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-25T18:34
Arrive Frisco
Sat, Apr 25, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Henderson
79.2 mi
01h 16m
To Frisco
85.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1057 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    128 m · 9 sec · West Depot Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Van Buren Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Van Buren Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Houston Street

    3263 ft · 2 min · Houston Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street

    113 m · 5 sec · Houston Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 135 North

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 135 North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I-20 Access Road

    29 m · 3 sec · I-20 Access Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
84.2 mi · 51%
Dallas
19.7 mi · 12%
Dallas North Tollway
13.9 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 135 North
4.65 mi · 3%
North Van Buren Street
4.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

83.8 mi · 01h 24m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 16m from Henderson
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Henderson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Henderson to Frisco?

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Henderson and 85.2 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Henderson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

75 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 136.44 mi (219.58 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population13,049
Coordinates32.1532200, -94.7993800
Altitude156
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 Main Street (-94.79938, 32.15322)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.97 L · about $21.92
Round trip
$43.84
11.6 gal · 43.94 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.92 $43.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.66 $49.32
Premium $4.59 $26.63 $53.26
Diesel $3.99 $23.16 $46.32

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Frisco. The current time is 18:34:44.

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.