How far is Socorro, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Socorro, TX to Frisco, TX is about 637.2 miles (1025.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 562.3 miles (905 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro and Frisco.
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Start on the route
42 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Socorro Road
76 m · 6 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn left onto Buford Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Buford Road
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Continue on Horizon Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
3087 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
772 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 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 Socorro and Frisco.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Socorro 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 Socorro to Frisco?
The road trip is about 637.2 miles (1025.5 km) and usually takes 09h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 318.3 miles from Socorro and 319 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 562.3 miles (905 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $84.99 one way or $169.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Socorro and Frisco, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Socorro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socorro and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 562.37 mi (905.05 km).
#1 Socorro
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 35,883 |
| Coordinates | 31.6545600, -106.3033100 |
| Altitude | 1116 |
| 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: 1026 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 56m |
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 | $84.99 | $169.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $95.63 | $191.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $103.25 | $206.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $89.80 | $179.61 |
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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