How far is Tomball, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Tomball, TX to Frisco, TX is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.6 miles (358.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tomball and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tomball and Frisco.
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Start on the route
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Hufsmith Kohrville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hufsmith Kohrville Road
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Continue on FM 2978 Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · FM 2978 Road
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Turn right onto FM 1488
6.8 mi · 10 min · FM 1488
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Turn slight left
973 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
202.2 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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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 Tomball 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.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
202 mi · 03h 28m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tomball 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 Tomball to Frisco?
The road trip is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Teague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Tomball and 130.9 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.6 miles (358.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Tomball and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Teague
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 Teague.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tomball and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 222.61 mi (358.26 km).
#1 Tomball
City in Texas
| Population | 11,722 |
| Coordinates | 30.0971600, -95.6160500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.36 | $82.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
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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