How far is Royse City, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Royse City, TX to Frisco, TX is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.45 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.92 mi
49.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.92 mi
Kilometers
49.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.59 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Fri, May 1, 1:44 PM CDT
Return by in Royse City
Fri, May 1, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royse City
2026-05-01T12:54
Arrive Frisco
Fri, May 1, 1:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royse City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sachse
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Royse City
24.7 mi
00h 24m
To Frisco
24.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Royse City and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Royse City and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    2021 ft · 40 sec · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Interstate 30

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 25 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    844 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dallas North Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royse City and Frisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
23.1 mi · 47%
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
13.3 mi · 27%
Dallas North Tollway
7.1 mi · 14%
West Interstate 30
1.12 mi · 2%
PGBT
1.02 mi · 2%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

23.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sachse
00h 24m from Royse City
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Royse City 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 Royse City to Frisco?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sachse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Royse City and 24.7 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Royse City and Rain Showers near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Sachse

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

20 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

29 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

73 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royse City and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 30.92 mi (49.76 km).

Royse City

#1 Royse City

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

Population14,702
Coordinates32.9751200, -96.3324800
Altitude169
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: South Elm Street (-96.332481, 32.975136)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $4.59 $8.03 $16.07
Diesel $3.99 $6.99 $13.98

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 Royse City and Frisco. The current time is 12:54:33.

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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.