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Trip from Dallas, 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

33m

Distance

26.5 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

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Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Dallas, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Dallas to Frisco is a quick, straightforward journey covering 26.6 miles within the Great Plains region of Texas. You can expect to complete this trip in about 30 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly economical for those commuting between these two North Texas hubs. You will primarily utilize the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) and I-35E North to navigate the distance. Because both cities are located within the same regional landscape, the drive maintains a consistent feel throughout.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dallas North Tollway 22.8 mi 25m
Parkwood Boulevard 1 mi 1m
North Lamar Street 0.4 mi <1m
Stonebrook Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
5th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Dallas Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Elm Street <0.1 mi <1m
6th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dallas North Tollway — 22.8 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Lamar Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Lamar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

133 ft · 3 sec
Toward I 35E North
3

Turn right

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 35E North
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway Use the slight right lane.
5

Continue on DNT

23 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto CR 13

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway
8

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkwood Boulevard
10

Continue on 5th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 5th Street
11

Turn right onto Elm Street

353 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
12

Turn left onto 6th Street

346 ft · 15 sec · 6th Street
13

Turn left onto Main Street

309 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
6
24.4 mi into trip | ~29m 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
6
24.9 mi into trip | ~29m in | Stonebrook Parkway

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
26.3 mi into trip | ~32m in | Elm Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

5
26.3 mi into trip | ~33m in | 6th Street

Turn left onto 6th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.00 one way

$8.01 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $4.38 $8.77
premium $4.54 $4.73 $9.46
diesel $5.61 $5.85 $11.70

Estimated Tolls: $1.83

Dallas North Tollway (22.8 mi) $1.83

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$2

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.78 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 11, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Tuesday

Local time

4:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:56PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Tuesday

Local time

4:03 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

33m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While you will utilize major thoroughfares like the DNT and I-35E, there is no significant highway-only stretch, as the route is characterized by frequent transitions between local arterial roads. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch on I-35E is effectively negligible, reflecting the stop-and-go nature of this urban corridor. Navigating this route requires you to be alert for frequent exits and lane changes as you transition toward Frisco. It is a functional, high-traffic drive that demands your attention to navigation rather than providing a long-distance cruise.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on Dallas North Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

722 ft 405 ft

Total Climb

385 ft

Total Descent

117 ft

Highest Point

722 ft

~24.3 mi in

Elevation Range

317 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

Full guide →

“Big D” · Founded 1841

Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.

Top landmarks

  • • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
  • • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
  • • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...

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 33m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.83 in tolls one way, starting with Dallas North 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 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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