How far is Rowlett, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Rowlett, TX to Frisco, TX is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowlett and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowlett and Frisco.
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Start on Rowlett Street
10 m · 7 sec · Rowlett Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
52 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Martin Drive
1778 ft · 50 sec · Martin Drive
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Turn right onto Lakeview Parkway
2466 ft · 56 sec · Lakeview Parkway
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Turn left onto President George Bush Highway
595 ft · 12 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward PGBT Toll North
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
19.8 mi · 21 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
7.1 mi · 8 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 Rowlett 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
19.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rowlett 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 Rowlett to Frisco?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Plano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Rowlett and 15.6 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rowlett and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Plano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plano.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowlett and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.68 km).
#1 Rowlett
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 68,388 |
| Coordinates | 32.9029000, -96.5638800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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