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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royse City and Frisco.
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Start on South Elm Street
2021 ft · 40 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Interstate 30
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
23.1 mi · 25 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 Royse City and Frisco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royse City and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 30.92 mi (49.76 km).
#1 Royse City
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,702 |
| Coordinates | 32.9751200, -96.3324800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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