Origin
Allen, TX
Late night in Allen on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allen, TX to Frisco, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allen, TX
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Trip Overview
Allen, TX to Frisco, TX is 11.7 miles and takes about 22m via Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Since it's mostly surface roads, you'll experience a more local feel rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from one North Texas spot to another without much fuss. Consider this an easy connector between two familiar Texas locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| West Stacy Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North Watters Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Allen Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bossy Boots Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Raintree Circle | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Allen Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on West Main Street
449 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Allen Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Allen Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto North Allen Drive
178 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Allen Drive
4
Continue on North Allen Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Allen Drive
5
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
6
Turn slight right onto Allen Drive
475 ft
·
17 sec
·
Allen Drive
7
Turn right onto Raintree Circle
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Raintree Circle
8
Continue on Bossy Boots Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bossy Boots Drive
9
Turn right onto North Watters Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Watters Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto West Stacy Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West Stacy Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on FM 3537
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 2.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Allen Drive
Turn right onto North Allen Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Allen Drive
Enter roundabout onto North Allen Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Raintree Circle
Turn right onto Raintree Circle
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Watters Road
Turn right onto North Watters Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West Stacy Road
Turn left onto West Stacy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time involved. You'll spend your entire 22 minutes navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 5.3 miles along Main Street. Expect to encounter typical surface road conditions, including traffic lights and intersections, as you make your way across town.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Allen Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Allen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Allen Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Raintree Circle): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Allen, TX
Full guide →Founded 1953
Arriving in Frisco, TX
Full guide →Founded 1904
Frisco is a suburb of Dallas and part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Top landmarks
- • Videogame History Museum — computer museum in Texas, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Allen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Allen Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Raintree Circle): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Frisco, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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