How far is Little Elm, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Little Elm, TX to Frisco, TX is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.23 mi
02h 24m
Flight
118.46 mi
190.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.46 mi
Kilometers
190.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.23 mi
Kilometers
227.29 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sat, May 30, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Little Elm
Sat, May 30, 4:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Elm
2026-05-30T11:19
Arrive Frisco
Sat, May 30, 1:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Elm
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rice
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Little Elm
68.8 mi
01h 12m
To Frisco
72.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Elm and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Lcr 625

    2855 ft · 2 min · Lcr 625

  2. 2

    Continue on Lcr 625

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Lcr 625

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 14 South

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 14 South

  5. 5

    Continue on South Ellis Street

    3085 ft · 56 sec · South Ellis Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 14 South

    28.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 14 South

  7. 7

    Continue on South Austin Avenue

    3134 ft · 53 sec · South Austin Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    123 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  15. 15

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Elm and Frisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Austin Avenue
66.7 mi · 47%
State Highway 14 South
32.1 mi · 23%
Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 16%
Lcr 625
2.09 mi · 1%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi · 1%
North Olive Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Austin Avenue

Merge slight left

65.7 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
01h 12m from Little Elm
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Elm and Mostly Sunny near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Elm to Frisco?

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Little Elm and 72.4 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Elm and Mostly Sunny near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Rice

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rice and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rice.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

62 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

66 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

84 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Elm and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 118.46 mi (190.64 km).

Little Elm

#1 Little Elm

A city in Denton County, Texas.

Population56,625
Coordinates31.4390600, -96.7072100
Altitude135
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: Lcr 625 (-96.7073, 31.439194)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.17 $42.35
Premium $4.59 $22.86 $45.73
Diesel $3.99 $19.89 $39.77

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Elm and Frisco. The current time is 11:19:45.

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.