How far is North Richland Hills, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from North Richland Hills, TX to Frisco, TX is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.05 mi
00h 41m
Flight
32.09 mi
51.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.85 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Fri, May 1, 1:21 PM CDT
Return by in North Richland Hills
Fri, May 1, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Richland Hills
2026-05-01T12:40
Arrive Frisco
Fri, May 1, 1:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Richland Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coppell
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From North Richland Hills
19.5 mi
00h 20m
To Frisco
19.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Richland Hills and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Richland Hills and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Blaney Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · Blaney Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Blaney Avenue

    128 m · 20 sec · Blaney Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oakland Lane

    88 m · 18 sec · Oakland Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holiday Lane

    800 ft · 22 sec · Holiday Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Loop 820

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Loop 820

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    2968 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Richland Hills and Frisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 37%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13.1 mi · 33%
Airport Freeway
4.39 mi · 11%
Dallas North Tollway
1.87 mi · 5%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi · 2%
Northeast Loop 820
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

TX 121 North

Continue straight

8.34 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coppell
00h 20m from North Richland Hills
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Richland Hills and Rain Showers near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Richland Hills to Frisco?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from North Richland Hills and 19.6 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Richland Hills and Rain Showers near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Coppell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coppell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Southlake
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.

RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

28 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

41 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Richland Hills and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.64 km).

North Richland Hills

#1 North Richland Hills

The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population71,949
Coordinates32.8343000, -97.2289000
Altitude184
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: Blaney Avenue (-97.229315, 32.834293)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.59 $6.34 $12.67
Diesel $3.99 $5.51 $11.02

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Richland Hills and Frisco. The current time is 12:40:33.

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.