How far is Marlin, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Marlin, TX to Frisco, TX is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
144.52 mi
02h 23m
Flight
127.51 mi
205.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.51 mi
Kilometers
205.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.52 mi
Kilometers
232.58 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Marlin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlin
2026-04-22T20:16
Arrive Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
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 Marlin
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
Milford
TX

Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America

From Marlin
72.2 mi
01h 11m
To Frisco
72.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Marlin and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Live Oak Street

    95 m · 5 sec · Live Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Craik Street

    1402 ft · 27 sec · Craik Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Business Highway 6

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Business Highway 6

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1117 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 6 North

    9.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 6 North

  6. 6

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlin 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
59.2 mi · 41%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 22%
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 16%
East State Highway 6
9.39 mi · 6%
State Highway 6 North
9.18 mi · 6%
East Loop 340
5.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

59.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
01h 11m from Marlin
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marlin 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 Marlin to Frisco?

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Marlin and 72.3 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 $19.27 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

48 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

66 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

74 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlin and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 127.51 mi (205.21 km).

Marlin

#1 Marlin

City in Texas, USA

Population5,551
Coordinates31.3062900, -96.8980400
Altitude119
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: Live Oak Street (-96.897992, 31.306295)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.55
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.27 $38.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.37
Premium $4.59 $23.41 $46.83
Diesel $3.99 $20.36 $40.73

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 Marlin and Frisco. The current time is 20:16:54.

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.