How far is Hudson, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Hudson, TX to Frisco, TX is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
199.79 mi
03h 25m
Flight
173.89 mi
279.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.89 mi
Kilometers
279.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.79 mi
Kilometers
321.53 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, Apr 30, 2:07 PM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 30, 5:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-30T10:41
Arrive Frisco
Thu, Apr 30, 2:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Athens
TX

City in Texas

From Hudson
98.4 mi
01h 42m
To Frisco
101.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Towering Oak

    37 m · 8 sec · Towering Oak

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mount Carmel Road

    2807 ft · 1 min · Mount Carmel Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ted Trout Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ted Trout Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Frank Avenue

    2425 ft · 52 sec · West Frank Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Loop 287: Hudson, Groveton

    83 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Loop 287: Hudson, Groveton

    1554 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North John Redditt Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North John Redditt Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    899 ft · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  17. 17

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    750 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    19.1 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  23. 23

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

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
68.6 mi · 34%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
53.9 mi · 27%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 10%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
19.2 mi · 10%
Dallas North Tollway
13.9 mi · 7%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 175 West

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

59 mi · 01h 04m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 42m from Hudson
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Hudson and 101.3 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

55 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

109 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 173.89 mi (279.85 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in Angelina County, Texas, United States

Population5,288
Coordinates31.3226800, -94.7782600
Altitude102
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: Towering Oak (-94.778188, 31.322537)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.69 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.28
14.1 gal · 53.38 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.64 $53.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.95
Premium $4.59 $32.37 $64.73
Diesel $3.99 $28.15 $56.30

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Frisco. The current time is 10:41:16.

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.