How far is Sunnyvale, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Sunnyvale, TX to Frisco, TX is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.11 mi
00h 42m
Flight
28.83 mi
46.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.83 mi
Kilometers
46.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.11 mi
Kilometers
59.73 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Fri, May 22, 1:56 PM CDT
Return by in Sunnyvale
Fri, May 22, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunnyvale
2026-05-22T13:13
Arrive Frisco
Fri, May 22, 1:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunnyvale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Sunnyvale
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To Frisco
18.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyvale and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyvale and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    527 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Raider Drive

    139 m · 21 sec · Raider Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Collins Road

    1012 ft · 25 sec · North Collins Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Collins Road

    42 m · 4 sec · North Collins Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Collins Road

    3014 ft · 1 min · North Collins Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 80

    1766 ft · 33 sec · East US Highway 80

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 80 West

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunnyvale 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
13.9 mi · 37%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 32%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.07 mi · 11%
US 80 West
3.1 mi · 8%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi · 3%
North Collins Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

13.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 21m from Sunnyvale
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunnyvale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Sunnyvale to Frisco?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Sunnyvale and 18.6 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunnyvale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 8.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyvale and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.39 km).

Sunnyvale

#1 Sunnyvale

Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,066
Coordinates32.7965200, -96.5608200
Altitude148
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: (-96.560625, 32.796677)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.59 $6.01 $12.03
Diesel $3.99 $5.23 $10.46

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunnyvale and Frisco. The current time is 13:13:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.