Origin
Denison, TX
Late night in Denison on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denison, 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 8m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denison, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.4-mile drive from Denison, TX to Frisco, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes. Predominantly a highway-focused experience, you'll spend about 79% of your time on major roads like State Highway 289 and North Preston Road. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, making it an economical option. As you travel south from the Great Plains region of Texas into another part of the same region, expect a consistent driving environment. This route is ideal for those seeking an efficient and uncomplicated connection between these two Texas cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 289 | 29.4 mi | 35m |
| North Preston Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| East Buck Owens Freeway | 5.7 mi | 5m |
| Texoma Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South Eisenhower Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North Austin Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Highway 82 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 289
— 29.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denison, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 69
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Austin Avenue
3
Continue on Spur 503
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Eisenhower Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward TX 91 South: Sherman
6
Turn straight onto TX 91
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Texoma Parkway
7
Turn right onto East Highway 82
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Highway 82
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
9
Merge onto US 82
5.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Buck Owens Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward TX 289: Dallas, Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport
11
Turn slight left
152 ft
·
9 sec
Toward TX 289 South: Dallas
12
Turn left onto TX 289
29 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 289
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on TX 289
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Preston Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the right 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
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 Denison, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 69 / North Austin Avenue
Turn left onto US 69 / North Austin Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 91 South: Sherman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward TX 91 South: Sherman
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward TX 289: Dallas, Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 289: Dallas, Pottsboro, North Texas R...
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
TX 289 / State Highway 289
Turn left onto TX 289 / State Highway 289
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.92 one way
$15.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.67 | $17.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $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
Late night in Frisco on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Celina, TX
26 mi in
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
7 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 8m 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 character of this drive is largely dictated by its highway focus, with 79% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 29.4 miles on State Highway 289, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads guiding you include State Highway 289, North Preston Road, and East Buck Owens Freeway. While primarily a highway journey, transitions between these roads will be a key part of the driving experience. Expect a generally smooth and direct path, typical of well-maintained Texas state highways.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on State Highway 289.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 289 and North Preston Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 69 / North Austin Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 52.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 69 / North Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Denison, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Pottsboro and Texas Regional Airport.
Pottsboro
13.6 mi in
|
~17m
Texas Regional Airport
13.6 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Denison, TX
Full guide →Founded 1872
Denison is in the Blackland Prairie region.
Top landmarks
- • Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site — building in Denison, Grayson 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 8m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on State Highway 289. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 69 / North Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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