Origin
Prosper, TX
Morning in Prosper on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prosper, 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
12m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prosper, TX
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Trip Overview
Prosper to Frisco is 7.3 miles and takes about 12m via South Preston Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward local drive. You'll mainly navigate through developed areas, making it a convenient option for a quick errand or connecting between these two North Texas communities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with no need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Preston Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| South Coleman Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Richland Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Preston Road
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prosper, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on FM 1193
229 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto South Coleman Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Coleman Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Richland Boulevard
265 ft
·
7 sec
·
Richland Boulevard
4
Continue on Richland Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Richland Boulevard
5
Turn right onto TX 289
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Preston Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Coleman Street
Turn left onto South Coleman Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Richland Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Richland Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 289 / South Preston Road
Turn right onto TX 289 / South Preston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Morning in Frisco on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 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
1 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
12m 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 on this 7.3-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The route primarily follows South Preston Road, Main Street, and South Coleman Street. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 4.9 miles on South Preston Road. This experience is characterized by frequent turns and navigating local traffic rather than open highway cruising. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience with constant attention needed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on South 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 early in the drive near South Coleman Street.
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 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Coleman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Richland Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (TX 289 / South Preston Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Prosper, 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 12m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 4.9 miles on South 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: near the start (South Coleman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Richland Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (TX 289 / South Preston Road): 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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