How far is Longview, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Longview, TX to Frisco, TX is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
149.25 mi
02h 16m
Flight
129.02 mi
207.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.02 mi
Kilometers
207.63 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.25 mi
Kilometers
240.19 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longview
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longview
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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Longview
74.6 mi
01h 08m
To Frisco
74.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Marshall Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Marshall Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Spur 63

    6.2 mi · 8 min · North Spur 63

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 20 West: Dallas

    2296 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Longview 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
90.1 mi · 60%
Dallas
19.7 mi · 13%
Dallas North Tollway
13.9 mi · 9%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 8%
North Spur 63
6.2 mi · 4%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 30m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 08m from Longview
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longview and 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 Longview to Frisco?

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Longview and 74.7 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longview and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 129.02 mi (207.63 km).

Longview

#1 Longview

The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.

Population81,728
Coordinates32.5007000, -94.7404900
Altitude113
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: US 80 (-94.740492, 32.500647)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.83
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.92 $39.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.41 $44.82
Premium $4.59 $24.19 $48.39
Diesel $3.99 $21.04 $42.09

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 Longview and Frisco. The current time is 22:51:06.

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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.