How far is Lufkin, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Lufkin, TX to Frisco, TX is about 197.6 miles (318 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lufkin and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lufkin and Frisco.
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Start on South First Street
704 ft · 22 sec · South First Street
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Turn left onto West Frank Avenue
2050 ft · 56 sec · West Frank Avenue
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Turn right onto North Raguet Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Raguet Street
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Continue on North Raguet Street
880 ft · 18 sec · North Raguet Street
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Take the ramp slight right
130 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Redditt Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · John Redditt Drive
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Turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
899 ft · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
780 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
750 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
13.9 mi · 15 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 Lufkin and Frisco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
59 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lufkin 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 Lufkin to Frisco?
The road trip is about 197.6 miles (318 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Lufkin and 99.8 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lufkin and Mostly Cloudy near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Athens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lufkin and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 175.1 mi (281.8 km).
#1 Lufkin
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 34,955 |
| Coordinates | 31.3382400, -94.7291000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
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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