How far is Mexia, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Mexia, TX to Frisco, TX is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
113.47 mi
01h 49m
Flight
103.55 mi
166.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.55 mi
Kilometers
166.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.47 mi
Kilometers
182.61 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Mexia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mexia
2026-04-22T19:07
Arrive Frisco
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mexia
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
Garrett
TX

Town of the United States

From Mexia
56 mi
00h 54m
To Frisco
57.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Mexia and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South McKinney Street

    1475 ft · 37 sec · South McKinney Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Milam Street

    2009 ft · 34 sec · East Milam Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    98 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    749 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    123 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  13. 13

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Dallas North Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mexia 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Milam Street
66.6 mi · 59%
Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 20%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi · 1%
North Olive Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Stonebrook Parkway
0.49 mi
McKinnon Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

East Milam Street

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garrett
00h 54m from Mexia
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mexia 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 Mexia to Frisco?

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Garrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Mexia and 57.5 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garrett

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

48 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Cleburne

68 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mexia and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 103.55 mi (166.65 km).

Mexia

#1 Mexia

City in Limestone County, Texas, United States

Population7,287
Coordinates31.6798900, -96.4822000
Altitude159
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: South McKinney Street (-96.482584, 31.679863)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.16 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.23
8 gal · 30.32 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.12 $30.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.59 $18.36 $36.73
Diesel $3.99 $15.97 $31.94

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 Mexia and Frisco. The current time is 19:07:10.

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.