Origin
Bryan, TX
Morning in Bryan on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bryan, 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 5m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bryan, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bryan to Frisco is 52.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via TX 114, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, transitioning from the Great Plains region. It's a straightforward, relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day journey. Expect a mixed driving experience as you head north. This route is best suited for travelers looking for an efficient way to get between these two Texas locations without a lengthy commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 114 | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 114 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| TX 121 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| South County Line Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Illinois Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 114
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryan, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto FM 407
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Street
3
Turn straight onto FM 407
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
FM 407
4
Turn straight onto South County Line Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South County Line Road
5
Turn left onto TX 114
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 114
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the exit onto TX 114
12 mi
·
14 min
·
TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 114
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
8
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.
9
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
11
Continue on SRT
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto DNT
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
17
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
19
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
20
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
21
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
22
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26.2 miles from Bryan, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 25.8 and 50.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
TX 114
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport,...
8
28.7 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
6
47.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
7
47.7 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
6
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Stonebrook Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
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
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
9:29 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
5 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 5m 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 is largely a highway drive, with 59% of the route utilizing main roads like TX 114 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway. You'll encounter stretches that feel like a typical interstate commute, interspersed with sections that might feel more like a well-maintained state highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 15.3 miles on TX 114. The overall profile suggests a mixed drive, meaning you'll likely transition between faster highway speeds and potentially slightly slower sections as you approach your destination.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on TX 114.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 25.8 miles in near TX 114.
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 52.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 25.8 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 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.
Between Bryan, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dallas, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.
Dallas
25.8 mi in
|
~33m
|
via TX 114
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
47.3 mi in
|
~56m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway
47.7 mi in
|
~57m
About the Cities
Starting in Bryan, TX
Full guide →Founded 1872
Top landmarks
- • LaSalle Hotel — historic place in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
- • Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church — building in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
- • Temple Freda — building in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
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 5m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on TX 114. 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 25.8 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 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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