How far is Hillsboro, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, TX to Frisco, TX is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
88.63 mi
01h 27m
Flight
80.74 mi
129.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.74 mi
Kilometers
129.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.63 mi
Kilometers
142.63 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
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
Red Oak
TX

City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

From Hillsboro
44.3 mi
00h 43m
To Frisco
44.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Waco Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Waco Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2032 ft · 23 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
59.2 mi · 67%
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 25%
North Waco Street
3.61 mi · 4%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi · 1%
Stonebrook Parkway
0.49 mi · 1%
Oak Lawn Avenue
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

59.2 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Oak
00h 43m from Hillsboro
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Cloudy near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Red Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Hillsboro and 44.3 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hillsboro and Mostly Cloudy near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Red Oak

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

29 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 80.74 mi (129.94 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

City in the U.

Population8,516
Coordinates32.0109900, -97.1300100
Altitude193
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: North Waco Street (-97.13015, 32.01099)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.66
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.83 $23.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.59 $14.37 $28.74
Diesel $3.99 $12.50 $25.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Frisco. The current time is 03:05:51.

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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.