How far is Waxahachie, TX from Frisco, TX?
The driving distance from Waxahachie, TX to Frisco, TX is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waxahachie and Frisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxahachie and Frisco.
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Start on the route
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Rogers Street
40 m · 10 sec · North Rogers Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto West US 287 Business
1.5 km · 2 min · West US 287 Business
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35E
1320 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North
760 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue
125 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
143 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
1081 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 25 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 Waxahachie and Frisco.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35E North
Merge slight left
28 mi · 00h 31m
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 Waxahachie and Mostly Sunny near Frisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waxahachie to Frisco?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Waxahachie and 27.9 miles from Frisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waxahachie and Mostly Sunny near Frisco.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waxahachie and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 52.82 mi (85 km).
#1 Waxahachie
A city in Ellis County, Texas.
| Population | 39,797 |
| Coordinates | 32.3865300, -96.8483300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
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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