How far is Stafford, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Stafford, TX to Frisco, TX is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stafford and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stafford and Frisco.
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Start on the route
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2340 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Take the exit right
1381 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Murphy Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Murphy Road
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Turn left onto West Airport Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · West Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
545 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1534 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
1.2 km · 58 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
1215 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
1 km · 43 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West
1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
223.1 mi · 3 hr 52 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Olive Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street
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Continue on McKinnon Street
2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street
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Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll
2325 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi · 26 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 Stafford 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.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
223 mi · 03h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Stafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Frisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stafford to Frisco?
The road trip is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Stafford and 144.6 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.21 one way or $76.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stafford and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 255.37 mi (410.98 km).
#1 Stafford
City in Texas
| Population | 17,052 |
| Coordinates | 29.6160700, -95.5577200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.21 | $76.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.99 | $85.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.42 | $92.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.37 | $80.74 |
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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