How far is Pasadena, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Pasadena, TX to Frisco, TX is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena and Frisco.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
2389 ft · 50 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 225 West
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pasadena Freeway
2974 ft · 39 sec · Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 North
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Loop South
10.7 mi · 13 min · East Loop South
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North
3219 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Hardy Toll Road
21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road
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Merge slight left
212.6 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Olive Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street
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Continue on McKinnon Street
2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street
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Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll
2325 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 26 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 Pasadena and Frisco.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hardy Toll Road
Merge slight left
213 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pasadena 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 Pasadena to Frisco?
The road trip is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.3 miles from Pasadena and 141 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pasadena and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 257.28 mi (414.06 km).
#1 Pasadena
The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 149,440 |
| Coordinates | 29.6910600, -95.2091000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.37 | $74.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.05 | $84.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.40 | $90.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.49 | $78.98 |
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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