How far is Vernon, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Vernon, TX to Frisco, TX is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Frisco.
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Start on the route
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
620 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 287 East
3053 ft · 1 min · US Highway 287 East
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Take the ramp straight
1720 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
764 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380
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Continue on West University Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
939 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35E
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Turn left onto West Swisher Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Swisher Road
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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
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Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on East Eldorado Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway
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Turn right onto Witt Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Witt Road
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Turn left onto King Road
2713 ft · 1 min · King Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 21 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
109 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
108 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
82 m · 8 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 Vernon 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.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
69.8 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vernon and Partly Sunny 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 Vernon to Frisco?
The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Vernon and 88.2 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vernon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
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 Bellevue.
Gainesville
Ardmore station
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 156.7 mi (252.18 km).
#1 Vernon
City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,138 |
| Coordinates | 34.1553600, -99.2662800 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.35 | $46.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.28 | $52.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
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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