Origin
Celina, TX
Late night in Celina on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Celina, 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
21m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Celina, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or local excursion between Celina and Frisco, Texas, you are looking at a brief 13.5-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 22 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will travel entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, keeping your travel expenses low with an estimated fuel cost of just $2. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this route, you can easily complete the trip in one straightforward run. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that serves well for those needing to move between these two northern Texas communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Preston Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| South Preston Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Oklahoma Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| West Pecan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Preston Road
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celina, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on TX 289 Business; FM 455
478 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Pecan Street
2
Turn right onto TX 289 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Oklahoma Drive
3
Turn right onto TX 289
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Preston Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on TX 289
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Preston Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 289 Business / North Oklahoma Drive
Turn right onto TX 289 Business / North Oklahoma Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 289 / South Preston Road
Turn right onto TX 289 / South Preston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.22 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
5:42 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes navigation over high-speed highway cruising. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, as the route relies exclusively on surface streets like North Oklahoma Drive, South Preston Road, and North Preston Road. Since there is no highway share to speak of, the journey maintains a consistent, steady pace through the local landscape. You won't encounter any exceptionally long uninterrupted stretches, so keep your attention focused on navigating the various turns along the path. The road's personality is defined by these local connections, offering a change of pace from typical interstate travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on North Preston Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 TX 289 Business / North Oklahoma Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 3 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 (TX 289 Business / North Oklahoma Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (TX 289 / South Preston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Celina, TX
Full guide →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 21m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 7.8 miles on North Preston Road. 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 (TX 289 Business / North Oklahoma Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (TX 289 / South Preston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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