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Trip from Frisco, TX to Henderson, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

158.7 mi

255 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

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 and county seat of Rusk County, Texas, United States

Henderson, TX

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Trip Overview

Spanning 158.7 miles across the Great Plains, your trip from Frisco to Henderson is a straightforward journey that typically takes 2 hours and 53 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Dallas North Tollway, I-20, and US-80, making it an efficient trek through Texas. Budgeting approximately $24 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Since both your origin and destination sit firmly within the Great Plains region, you can expect a consistent environmental feel throughout the drive. This itinerary is best for those looking for a functional, direct connection between these two Texas points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.3 miles from Frisco, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 83.7 mi 1h 23m
US 80 15.2 mi 16m
Dallas North Tollway 14.1 mi 15m
South Henderson Boulevard 12 mi 13m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 11.2 mi 12m
Spur 557 4.5 mi 4m
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway 4.5 mi 4m
State Highway 135 North 4.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 83.7 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

87 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · 5th Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkwood Boulevard
4

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Dallas Parkway
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward DNT Toll South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Merge onto DNT

14 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 635 East Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 635 East
10

Merge onto I 635

4.5 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on I 635

11 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 6B Toward US 80 East: Terrell Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 80 East: Terrell Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto US 80

15 mi · 16 min · US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on Spur 557

4.5 mi · 4 min · Spur 557
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 20

84 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater
18

Continue on I 20 Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road
19

Turn right onto TX 135

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North
20

Keep slight left at fork

48 ft · 0 sec
21

Enter roundabout onto Houston Street

103 ft · 1 sec · Houston Street
22

Continue on Houston Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Houston Street
23

At end of road, turn right onto US 259 Business; TX 42

12 mi · 13 min · South Henderson Boulevard
24

Turn right onto FM 2276

2.8 mi · 3 min · FM 2276
25

Turn left onto TX 323

1.7 mi · 3 min · TX 323
26

Turn left onto TX 64 Business

421 ft · 10 sec · West Depot Street
27

Turn right onto TX 64 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Main Street
28

Turn left onto US 79 Business; TX 64 Business

72 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street
29

Arrive at destination

US 79 Business; TX 64 Business

Trip Plan

To keep your 2-hour and 53-minute trip stress-free, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the monotony of the interstate. Departing outside of peak Dallas-area traffic hours will help you maintain a smoother pace as you transition onto I-20. Since you are looking at a fuel budget of $24, topping off your tank before leaving Frisco can save you from hunting for stations along the more remote stretches of the highway. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule without worrying about losing daylight. Keep a close eye on your mileage during the 83.7-mile I-20 segment to ensure you time your break effectively.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.3 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 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 35 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.3 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Frisco, TX

This is one driving day of about 158.7 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Frisco, 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 20 for about 83.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Kaufman County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kaufman, TX

79 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

Mesquite, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Saline, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.3 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 22.7

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 34

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

Visit Frisco

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Frisco, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19722925250

Visit website

Kids Colony

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

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 0 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 5th Street

Turn left onto 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Stonebrook Parkway

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | Dallas Parkway

Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
32.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward US 80 East: Terrell

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6B Toward US 80 East: Terrell
7
32.8 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 80 East: Terrell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 80 East: Terrell

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.98 one way

$47.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $26.25 $52.50
premium $4.54 $28.33 $56.67
diesel $5.61 $35.04 $70.08

Estimated Tolls: $1.13

Dallas North Tollway (14.1 mi) $1.13

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

$24

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.6 0 $16.66 $7.62
Efficient EV 39.7 0 $13.89 $6.35
EV Truck/SUV 63.5 0 $22.22 $10.16

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Sunday

Local time

2:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Henderson, TX

Late night in Henderson on Sunday

Local time

2:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

34 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

2h 53m 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?

This highway-focused drive relies on major thoroughfares for 78% of the journey, ensuring a fast-paced transit. Expect a steady rhythm behind the wheel, punctuated by a significant 83.7-mile stretch on I-20 that serves as the backbone of your trip. While the route begins with the urban-adjacent flow of the Dallas North Tollway, it transitions into the broader interstate travel that defines the heart of the journey. You won't encounter many technical or winding local roads, as the focus remains squarely on highway efficiency. It is a predictable, steady experience that allows you to maintain a consistent speed as you traverse the Texas landscape.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.7 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 158.7 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: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Dallas Parkway): 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.

On the drive from Frisco, TX to Henderson, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Gladewater along the way.

Gladewater

136.5 mi in | ~2h 24m

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 53m. Total distance: 158.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.7 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.13 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 Henderson, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Henderson, 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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