How far is Princeton, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Princeton, TX to Frisco, TX is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Frisco.
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Start on North Front Street
95 m · 16 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
2259 ft · 51 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Princeton Drive
3 mi · 4 min · East Princeton Drive
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Continue on East University Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Drive
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Turn left onto North Airport Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Airport Drive
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto South McDonald Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South McDonald Street
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Continue on Spur 399
1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stacy Road
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 121
2611 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 121
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Turn right onto Stacy Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Stacy Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · 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 Princeton and Frisco.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
5.32 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Princeton and Sunny near Frisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Frisco?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Princeton and 11.7 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Princeton and Sunny near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Richardson City Hall
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 18.94 mi (30.48 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15,699 |
| Coordinates | 33.1801200, -96.4980400 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
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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