Trip from Edna, TX to Frisco, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 12m

Distance

320.1 mi

515 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 0m ★

6 AM

6h 13m

8 AM

6h 38m

10 AM

6h 22m

12 PM

6h 19m

3 PM

6h 23m

5 PM

6h 37m

8 PM

6h 5m

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

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Edna, TX

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Frisco, TX

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Trip Overview

Edna, TX to Frisco, TX is 320.1 miles and takes about 6h 12m via I 35E and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, moving you from the edge of the Great Plains into the heart of the state's central region. With over half the route on surface roads, expect a more varied pace than a pure interstate trip. It's a manageable single-day drive, but consider your departure time to avoid potential traffic delays.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

160 miles from Edna, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35E	59.2 mi	1h 2m
North Travis Avenue	48.6 mi	55m
South Main Street	48 mi	57m
Purple Heart Trail	33 mi	33m
US 77	27.2 mi	31m
North Wells Street	27 mi	40m
United States Highway 77	24.9 mi	28m
Dallas North Tollway	22.5 mi	25m

Longest stretch: I 35E — 59.2 mi, about 1h 2m

Traffic on I-35

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

7 AM

~5,086 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~837 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Loop 521

104 ft · 4 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto TX 111

27 mi · 40 min · North Wells Street

Turn right onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto US 77

17 mi · 18 min · US 77

At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt

0.3 mi · 25 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left onto US 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Texana Street

Continue on US 77

0.2 mi · 14 sec · United States Highway 77

Continue on US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · US 77

Continue on US 77; FM 532

25 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

Continue on US 77

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

Continue on US 77

17 mi · 19 min · North US Highway 77

Continue on US 77

48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36

3.6 mi · 4 min · US 77; US 190; TX 36

Turn right onto US 77

49 mi · 55 min · North Travis Avenue

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Circle Road

215 ft · 11 sec · Circle Road

Continue on Circle Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Circle Road

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Take the ramp

444 ft · 10 sec

Toward I 35 North, US 77 North

Continue on US 77

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 77

Merge onto I 35; US 77

3.3 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

59 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 35E

Toward I 35E: Dallas Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

411 ft · 7 sec

Exit 430A Toward Oak Lawn Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

468 ft · 9 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward DNT North

Merge onto DNT

23 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Toward Stonebrook Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 13

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkwood Boulevard

Continue on 5th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 5th Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

353 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

Turn left onto 6th Street

346 ft · 15 sec · 6th Street

Turn left onto Main Street

309 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 6h 12m estimated drive time, leaving Edna, TX in the morning is your best bet for a comfortable arrival in Frisco, TX. This route has one recommended stop, which you can use to break up the drive around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $47, so ensure your tank is full before you depart and keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the surface road portions. Pay attention to the transition from I 35E to the surface roads, as this is where you'll need to adjust your speed and awareness.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 160 miles from Edna, TX, or about 3h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 70 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 160 miles or 3h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frisco, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Edna, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Edna, TX

This is one driving day of about 320.1 miles and 6h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Edna, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 35E for about 59.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Troy, TX

160 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

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Troy, TX

2.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2.5 mi from route

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Visit Frisco

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Frisco, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19722925250

Visit website

Kids Colony

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19726251106

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 149.4 and 318 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

149.4 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Turn right onto US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

235.6 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in | I 35E

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35E: Dallas

294.9 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in

Take the exit toward Oak Lawn Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 430A Toward Oak Lawn Avenue

294.9 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

318 mi into trip | ~6h 8m 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

$48.05 one way

$96.11 round trip

$3.81/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$53.17	$106.34
premium	$4.57	$57.53	$115.06
diesel	$6.28	$79.09	$158.18

Estimated Tolls: $1.80

Dallas North Tollway (22.5 mi) $1.80

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 112 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	96	1	$33.61	$15.36
Efficient EV	80	0	$28.01	$12.80
EV Truck/SUV	128	1	$44.81	$20.49

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Oct 22, 2026

Origin

Edna, TX

Evening in Edna on Thursday

Local time

6:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Frisco, TX

Evening in Frisco on Thursday

Local time

6:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

ESE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

57°F

Troy, TX

160 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 12m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 198.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

About 42% of this 320.1-mile route is on highways, specifically I 35E for a longest stretch of 59.2 miles. This means you'll transition from interstate cruising to surface streets, including North Travis Avenue and South Main Street. Expect a mixed driving experience with periods of faster highway travel followed by slower speeds and more frequent intersections on city roads. The highway segments provide efficient travel, while the surface roads will require closer attention to your surroundings.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 59.2 mi on I 35E.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 149.4 miles in near US 77 / North Travis Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 320.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 149.4 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 235.6 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 294.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

696 ft 66 ft

Total Climb

842 ft

Total Descent

211 ft

Highest Point

696 ft

~321.2 mi in

Elevation Range

630 ft

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 Edna, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt North along the way.

Dnt North

295.3 mi in | ~5h 42m

About the Cities

Starting in Edna, 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

• Universal Kids Resort — resort in Frisco, Texas
• 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 6h 12m. Total distance: 320.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.2 miles on I 35E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.80 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.

Yes — we found about 19 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Frisco, TX before the return drive.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-35

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Hill County Southbound Rest Area

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Love's Travel Stop

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Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

City Park

Visit Frisco

Kids Colony

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Edna, TX

Frisco, TX

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 12m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Edna, TX

Arriving in Frisco, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

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