How far is Houston, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Frisco, TX is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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
269.23 mi
03h 59m
Flight
249.36 mi
401.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.36 mi
Kilometers
401.31 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.23 mi
Kilometers
433.29 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 6:09 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-22T14:09
Arrive Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 6:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Houston
132.7 mi
01h 59m
To Frisco
136.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Travis Street

    1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    236.1 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  10. 10

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
236 mi · 88%
Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 8%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi
North Olive Street
0.96 mi
Stonebrook Parkway
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

236 mi · 04h 08m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
249.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 59m from Houston
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and 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 Houston to Frisco?

The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Houston and 136.6 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 249.36 mi (401.31 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
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: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.96 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
19 gal · 71.92 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.39 $80.79
Premium $4.59 $43.61 $87.23
Diesel $3.99 $37.93 $75.87

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Frisco. The current time is 14:09:47.

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.