Origin
Bonham, TX
Late night in Bonham on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonham, 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
1h 7m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonham, TX
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Trip Overview
This 53.7-mile drive from Bonham, TX to Frisco, TX is a straightforward one-hour trip, perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate through local roads and Highway 121, with no interstate driving involved, making it a turn-heavy local experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this route is very budget-friendly. Since it's a short drive, you won't need to split it over multiple days. Both Bonham and Frisco are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open landscapes throughout your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Highway 121 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Central Expressway | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Stacy Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Sam Rayburn Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 121 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Highway 121
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonham, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on this road
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
57 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto TX 78
192 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Center Street
4
Turn right onto TX 56
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sam Rayburn Drive
5
Turn slight left onto TX 121
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South State Highway 121
6
Continue on TX 121
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 75; TX 121
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38C
Toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto SRT
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Stacy Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto TX 121
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
State Highway 121
13
Turn right onto Stacy Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Stacy Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on FM 3537
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Bonham, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 78 / North Center Street
Turn right onto TX 78 / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
8
33.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
7
41.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38C
Toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Stacy Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Stacy Road
6
45 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Stacy Road
Turn right onto Stacy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.04 one way
$16.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Central Expressway
(7.4 mi)
$0.59
Sam Rayburn 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
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:21 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
1h 7m 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?
The personality of this drive is distinctly local, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. With a 0% highway share, you'll be staying on surface streets and state routes for the entire 53.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch is not applicable here due to the nature of this turn-heavy route. Expect a driving experience that keeps you engaged with constant navigation changes, moving from North Center Street to East Sam Rayburn Drive and eventually onto Highway 121. This isn't a high-speed transit; it's more about navigating through towns and local areas.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on South State Highway 121.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 78 / North Center Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (TX 78 / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Bonham, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Srt Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway along the way.
Srt Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
41.8 mi in
|
~47m
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 7m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on South State Highway 121. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.74 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. 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: near the start (TX 78 / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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