Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anna, TX
Thomas balabaud
This short 27.9-mile drive from Frisco, TX to Anna, TX should take about 40 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily using West University Drive and Dallas North Tollway before transitioning to McKinney Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this is an economical journey. The route offers a straightforward local driving experience without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent regional landscape.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West University Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| McKinney Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Central Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| University Drive | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Powell Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Anna, TX.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto CR 13
Take the ramp
Merge onto DNT
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto University Drive
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 380
Continue on US 380
Turn left onto North Central Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75; TX 121
Take the exit
Continue on TX 121
Turn left onto TX 5
Continue on TX 5
Turn right onto FM 2862
Turn right onto South Sherley Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto DNT / Dallas North Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 380 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the ramp toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward TX 121 North: Bonham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Anna on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 27.9-mile trip. Only 23% of this route involves highway driving, meaning you'll encounter more traffic signals and intersections than open road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.6 miles on West University Drive. As you progress, the character shifts from more developed areas to the quieter local roads leading into Anna. This isn't a high-speed highway cruise; be prepared for frequent adjustments and changing road conditions.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near DNT / Dallas North Tollway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (DNT / Dallas North Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Frisco, TX to Anna, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
Founded 1904
Frisco is a suburb of Dallas and part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Top landmarks
Founded 1867
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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