How far is Lake Dallas, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Dallas, TX to Frisco, TX is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Dallas and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Dallas and Frisco.
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Start on Main Street
1072 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Shady Shores Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Shady Shores Road
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Turn right onto East Swisher Road
2750 ft · 47 sec · East Swisher Road
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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
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Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on East Eldorado Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway
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Turn right onto Witt Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Witt Road
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Turn left onto King Road
2713 ft · 1 min · King Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 21 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
109 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
108 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
82 m · 8 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 Lake Dallas 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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
3.94 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Dallas and Sunny then 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 Lake Dallas to Frisco?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hackberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Lake Dallas and 8.1 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Dallas and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Hackberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hackberry.
Union Station
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Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Dallas and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 11.89 mi (19.13 km).
#1 Lake Dallas
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192900, -97.0255600 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
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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