How far is Joshua, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Joshua, TX to Frisco, TX is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joshua and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joshua and Frisco.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 12th Street
1063 ft · 35 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
1934 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
1325 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway
1389 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
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Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Street
1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
94 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joshua and Frisco.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35W North
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Joshua and Mostly Clear near Frisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joshua to Frisco?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Joshua and 40.2 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Joshua and Mostly Clear near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joshua and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 57.81 mi (93.03 km).
#1 Joshua
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 32.4615300, -97.3880700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 209,980 |
| Coordinates | 33.1506700, -96.8236100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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