How far is Kirby, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Kirby, TX to Frisco, TX is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.9 miles (436 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.39 mi
04h 48m
Flight
270.94 mi
436.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.94 mi
Kilometers
436.03 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.39 mi
Kilometers
501.14 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Kirby
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirby
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirby
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
Troy
TX

City in Bell County, Texas

From Kirby
147.6 mi
02h 24m
To Frisco
163.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Kirby and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Redding Drive

    141 m · 26 sec · Redding Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Autumn Lane

    981 ft · 45 sec · Autumn Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crown Lane

    773 ft · 39 sec · Crown Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crest Lane

    656 ft · 31 sec · Crest Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Binz-Engleman Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Binz-Engleman Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    856 ft · 39 sec · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wehman Drive

    1027 ft · 47 sec · Wehman Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 410 North

    643 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 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 Kirby 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 60%
I 35E
59.2 mi · 19%
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 7%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
270.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
02h 24m from Kirby
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kirby 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 Kirby to Frisco?

The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Kirby and 163.8 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 270.9 miles (436 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.53 one way or $83.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Temple

13 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

42 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Waco, TX

42 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirby and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 270.94 mi (436.03 km).

Kirby

#1 Kirby

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,719
Coordinates29.4632900, -98.3855700
Altitude209
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: Redding Drive (-98.385558, 29.463241)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.59 L · about $41.53
Round trip
$83.06
21.98 gal · 83.18 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.53 $83.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.73 $93.46
Premium $4.59 $50.46 $100.91
Diesel $3.99 $43.88 $87.77

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 Kirby and Frisco. The current time is 00:16:53.

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.