How far is New Braunfels, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from New Braunfels, TX to Frisco, TX is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.97 mi
04h 09m
Flight
250.24 mi
402.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.24 mi
Kilometers
402.73 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.97 mi
Kilometers
452.18 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in New Braunfels
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Braunfels
2026-04-17T23:03
Arrive Frisco
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Braunfels
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From New Braunfels
134.6 mi
02h 04m
To Frisco
146.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Braunfels and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Plaza

    711 ft · 25 sec · Main Plaza

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Seguin Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Seguin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Braunfels 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
175 mi · 62%
I 35E
59.2 mi · 21%
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 8%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
South Seguin Avenue
1.22 mi
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
250.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
02h 04m from New Braunfels
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Braunfels and Partly Sunny near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Braunfels to Frisco?

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.6 miles from New Braunfels and 146.3 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Braunfels and Partly Sunny near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Braunfels and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 250.24 mi (402.73 km).

New Braunfels

#1 New Braunfels

The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.

Population95,534
Coordinates29.7030000, -98.1244500
Altitude192
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: Main Plaza (-98.124367, 29.702944)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.53 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.90
19.82 gal · 75.06 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.45 $74.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.14 $84.27
Premium $4.59 $45.50 $90.99
Diesel $3.99 $39.57 $79.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Braunfels and Frisco. The current time is 23:03:28.

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.