Origin
Benbrook, TX
Late night in Benbrook on Sunday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benbrook, TX to Frisco, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benbrook, TX
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
Benbrook, TX to Frisco, TX is 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m via I 820 and Sam Rayburn Tollway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region near Benbrook to another part of the Great Plains as you approach Frisco. It's a relatively short, highway-focused drive, making it a convenient option for a quick trip between these two North Texas cities. You'll find this route is mostly direct, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 820 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| TX 121 Express | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| TX 121 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 820
— 16.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benbrook, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on Wade Hampton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wade Hampton Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mercedes Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mercedes Street
3
Take the ramp
128 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn right onto US 377
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Southwest Loop 820
454 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 20 West, I 820 North
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 820 North
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 820
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 820
Exit 428
Toward I 820 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
16
Continue on SRT
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto DNT
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
22
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
24
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
25
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
26
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Benbrook, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 820 North
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 820 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
8
38.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
7
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.30 | $20.61 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(11.7 mi)
$0.94
Dallas North Tollway
(1.9 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 predominantly a highway experience, with 71% of the journey on major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 16.5 miles on I 820, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a highway-focused profile as you navigate primarily on I 820 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway. The character of the road is geared towards efficient travel, so anticipate a steady flow of traffic and straightforward navigation on these well-maintained thoroughfares.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on I 820.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 820 and Sam Rayburn Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Benbrook, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
57.2 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway
57.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
About the Cities
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on I 820. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Rayburn Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Frisco, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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