How far is Horizon City, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Horizon City, TX to Frisco, TX is about 636.8 miles (1024.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 556.3 miles (895.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
636.79 mi
09h 07m
Flight
556.29 mi
895.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
556.29 mi
Kilometers
895.26 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
636.79 mi
Kilometers
1024.81 km
Drive Time
09h 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 09h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Horizon City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horizon City
2026-04-18T12:36
Arrive Frisco
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:07 PM to 5:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horizon City
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Horizon City
318 mi
04h 33m
To Frisco
318.8 mi
04h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Jasper Drive

    20 m · 8 sec · Jasper Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Darrington Road

    780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashford Street

    535 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East

    3143 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horizon City and Frisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
569 mi · 89%
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 2%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13.1 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 1%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.5 mi
556.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 33m from Horizon City
Leave By
5:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Horizon City and 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 Horizon City to Frisco?

The road trip is about 636.8 miles (1024.8 km) and usually takes 09h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 318 miles from Horizon City and 318.8 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 556.3 miles (895.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $84.91 one way or $169.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Horizon City and Frisco, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Horizon City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horizon City and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 556.29 mi (895.26 km).

Horizon City

#1 Horizon City

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population19,642
Coordinates31.6926100, -106.2074800
Altitude1226
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: (-106.207463, 31.692618)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1025 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.47 gal
85.06 L · about $84.91
Round trip
$169.83
44.94 gal · 170.12 L
Estimated CO2
199.7 kg one way
Round trip: 399.4 kg / 881 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $84.91 $169.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.54 $191.08
Premium $4.59 $103.16 $206.32
Diesel $3.99 $89.72 $179.45

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Horizon City, TX and Frisco, TX. The current time in Horizon City is 12:36:51, although it is 13:36:51 in Frisco.

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.