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Trip from Frisco, TX to Hereford, TX

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

Drive Time

7h 16m

Distance

393.5 mi

633 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 6m ★
6 AM
7h 17m
8 AM
7h 38m
10 AM
7h 24m
12 PM
7h 22m
3 PM
7h 25m
5 PM
7h 37m
8 PM
7h 10m

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 Deaf Smith County, Texas, United States

Hereford, TX

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Trip Overview

This 393.5-mile journey from Frisco, Texas to Hereford, Texas is a substantial drive, estimated to take around 7 hours and 16 minutes. It's entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, so expect consistent landscapes. Designed as a single-day trip, this route prioritizes local roads, indicated by its turn-heavy profile and a 0% highway share. Budget approximately $60 for fuel, and plan for about 2 stops along the way. If you prefer a more relaxed pace or want to break up the driving, consider an overnight stay, though it's certainly manageable in one day.

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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

196.8 miles from Frisco, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 287 75.4 mi 1h 17m
North US Highway 287 72.5 mi 1h 15m
US Highway 287 East 40.5 mi 42m
US 60 30.4 mi 33m
East 11th Street 28.7 mi 32m
Boykin Drive 26.2 mi 28m
US Highway 287 West 25.7 mi 26m
US Highway 380 West 21.5 mi 24m
Longest stretch: US Highway 287 — 75.4 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on King Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · King Road
3

Turn right onto Witt Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Witt Road
4

Turn left onto FM 720

2.7 mi · 5 min · East Eldorado Parkway
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on FM 720

3.8 mi · 6 min · West Eldorado Parkway
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on LLTB

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
7

Continue on East Swisher Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Swisher Road
8

Turn right onto South Interstate 35E

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Interstate 35E
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 35E North, US 77 North
10

Merge onto I 35E

9.4 mi · 10 min · I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 35; US 77
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 469 Toward US 380: University Drive
13

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
14

Turn left onto US 380

3.4 mi · 4 min · West University Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Continue on US 380

22 mi · 24 min · US Highway 380 West
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
17

Merge onto US 81; US 287

72 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287
18

Continue on US 281; US 287

0.8 mi · 58 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
19

Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287

2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
Use the straight lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 287

5.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
Exit 3A Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo Use the slight left / straight lanes.
21

Continue on US 287

40 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22

Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287

4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on US 287

26 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on US 287

29 mi · 32 min · East 11th Street
25

Continue on US 287

2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
26

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
27

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · Burnett Street
28

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287
29

Turn straight onto US 287

26 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
30

Continue on US 287

1.6 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
31

Continue on US 287

28 mi · 28 min · US Highway 287
32

Continue on US 287; FM 1151

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
33

Continue on US 287

20 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287
34

Keep slight left at fork onto US 287

7.9 mi · 10 min · US 287
Toward I 40 West, US 287 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Take the exit onto US 287

470 ft · 8 sec · US 287
Exit 70 Toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
36

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 70 Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock Use the slight left lane.
37

Merge onto I 27; US 60; US 87

13 mi · 14 min · Canyon Expressway
38

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 87

2.4 mi · 2 min · Canyon Expressway
39

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

30 mi · 33 min · US 60
Toward US 60 West: Hereford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Turn right

242 ft · 17 sec
41

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 393.5-mile drive, starting early is advisable to maximize daylight hours. Plan for your two stops strategically, perhaps one for a meal and another for a quick stretch, to break up the driving. With a fuel cost estimated at $60, ensure your tank is full before departing Frisco. Since this is a local road-focused trip, pay close attention to speed limit changes and potential traffic patterns, especially as you pass through smaller towns. The flexibility of a non-highway route means you can adapt your timing more easily if needed.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 196.8 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 87 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 196.8 miles or 3h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hereford, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Frisco, TX

This is one driving day of about 393.5 miles and 7h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Frisco, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 287 for about 75.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county sear of Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vernon, TX

197 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

Jacksboro, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vernon, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 196.8 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 US Highway 287 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 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.

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 337.3

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 337.3

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18063351475

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 337.3

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18063351475

Visit website

Chevrolet Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 337.3

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 337.3

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Universal EV Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 337.3

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Universal EV Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 337.3

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Universal Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 337.3

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Explorium Denton Children's Museum a Program of Denton County Friends of The Family.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 28.1

Denton, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19403205444

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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.5 and 363.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
25.5 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward US 380: University Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 469 Toward US 380: University Drive
9
126.9 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | US 287 / Northwest Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 3A Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo
8
339 mi into trip | ~6h 14m in | US 287

Keep slight left at fork onto US 287 toward I 40 West, US 287 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 West, US 287 North
9
347 mi into trip | ~6h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 70 Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Can...
7
363.1 mi into trip | ~6h 42m in | US 60

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 toward US 60 West: Hereford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 60 West: Hereford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.46 one way

$118.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $65.08 $130.16
premium $4.54 $70.26 $140.51
diesel $5.61 $86.88 $173.76

Estimated Tolls: $0.15

Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge (2.1 mi) $0.15

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

$59

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 137.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 118.1 1 $41.32 $18.89
Efficient EV 98.4 1 $34.43 $15.74
EV Truck/SUV 157.4 1 $55.09 $25.18

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hereford, TX

Late night in Hereford on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°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

25 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

7h 16m 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.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

National Monument

13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 339.3
View on nps.gov
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...

29 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 339.3
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a decidedly local driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share and a profile described as 'turn-heavy,' you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the majority of the 393.5 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting a continuous engagement with the road network. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; it demands your attention as you transition between different local roadways like King Road, Witt Road, and East Eldorado Parkway.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.4 mi on US Highway 287.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and North US Highway 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 18 significant decision points across 393.5 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 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 126.9 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 339 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between Frisco, TX and Hereford, TX, road signs point toward Amarillo, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa and Downtown.

Amarillo

126.9 mi in | ~2h 28m | via US 287

Lubbock

346.9 mi in | ~6h 24m | via US 287

Dumas

346.9 mi in | ~6h 24m | via US 287

Pampa

346.9 mi in | ~6h 24m | via US 287

Downtown

346.9 mi in | ~6h 24m | via US 287

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

Arriving in Hereford, TX

Full guide →

Hereford is a city of 14,600 people (2019) in the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.

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 7h 16m. Total distance: 393.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.4 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Hereford, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 126.9 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 339 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hereford, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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