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Trip from Burleson, TX to Frisco, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

61.6 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Texas, United States

Burleson, TX

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Trip Overview

Spanning 61.6 miles, this drive from Burleson to Frisco typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will spend roughly 70% of your time on highways, utilizing I-35W, the Sam Rayburn Tollway, and TX-121 Express to navigate between these two Great Plains locations. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is highly cost-effective and straightforward. Because the duration is well under two hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless your specific itinerary requires it. This route offers a practical, efficient connection for travelers looking to move quickly between these North Texas hubs without unnecessary detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35W 14.6 mi 16m
Sam Rayburn Tollway 11.7 mi 12m
TX 121 Express 8.9 mi 10m
Airport Freeway 7.8 mi 9m
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 35W — 14.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burleson, TX and Frisco, TX.

1

Start on East Ellison Street

48 ft · 2 sec · East Ellison Street
2

Continue on East Ellison Street

174 ft · 13 sec · East Ellison Street
3

Turn left onto South Commerce Street

315 ft · 15 sec · South Commerce Street
4

Turn right onto Spur 50

0.4 mi · 46 sec · West Renfro Street
5

Turn left onto North Burleson Boulevard

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Burleson Boulevard
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 35W North
7

Merge onto I 35W

15 mi · 16 min · I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 377

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 377
Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto TX 121

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes Use the slight left lane.
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.

city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Euless, TX

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.

Popular next leg

Euless, TX to Frisco, TX

33.1 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Burleson, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.7 and 57 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
15.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 377

Take the exit onto US 377 toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport,...
8
23.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Expres...
6
29.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | TX 121 Express

Take the exit onto TX 121 Express toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8
38 mi into trip | ~44m 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 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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

$9.31 one way

$18.62 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $10.19 $20.38
premium $4.54 $11.00 $22.00
diesel $5.61 $13.60 $27.20

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

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 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 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.39 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.62 $3.94

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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Burleson, TX

Late night in Burleson on Tuesday

Local time

4:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 mph 77% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Tuesday

Local time

4:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 5 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

1h 13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience that prioritizes efficiency over meandering scenery. You will spend the bulk of your time at cruising speeds, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 14.6 miles along I-35W. As you transition from the interstate onto the Sam Rayburn Tollway and TX-121 Express, the road maintains a consistent, high-speed personality. It is a functional drive designed to cut through the regional traffic rather than provide a leisurely pace. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for the steady flow of a major metropolitan transit corridor, where the drive remains steady and predictable from start to finish.

70% 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: 14.6 mi on I 35W.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Sam Rayburn Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in near US 377.

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 61.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 15.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (TX 121 Express): 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.

Between Burleson, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.

Dnt: Dallas North Tollway

56.5 mi in | ~1h 4m

Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway

57 mi in | ~1h 5m

About the Cities

Starting in Burleson, 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 1h 13m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on I 35W. 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 15.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (TX 121 Express): 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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