Origin
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Joshua, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joshua, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 68.2 miles across the Texas Great Plains, this drive from Frisco to Joshua typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the journey. Navigating this route involves a series of local thoroughfares rather than major interstate corridors. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two North Texas communities that keeps you off the highway grid entirely.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 121 | 21.9 mi | 24m |
| North South Freeway | 14 mi | 15m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Airport Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Wilshire Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 121
— 21.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Joshua, 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
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SRT
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 121
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
12
Continue on SRT
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
14 mi
·
15 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Airport Freeway
Exit 24B
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Ft Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377
14 mi
·
15 min
·
North South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 37
Toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
21
Continue on TX 174
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
22
Continue on TX 174
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
23
Turn right onto FM 917
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 12th Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right
49 ft
·
3 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Frisco, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.1 — 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.
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Gr...
9
38.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
TX 121 / Airport Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South:...
8
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Bouleva...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.31 one way
$20.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| premium | $4.54 | $12.18 | $24.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.08
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(11.6 mi)
$0.93
Dallas North Tollway
(1.8 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Joshua, TX
Late night in Joshua on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bedford, TX
34 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
1 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
1h 23m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the entire 68.2-mile distance. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on city streets like 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, and Stonebrook Parkway to guide you toward your destination. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local traffic patterns and intersections rather than maintaining high-speed cruise control. The road's personality is defined by these technical, stop-and-go segments that demand your full attention. It is a strictly local experience that trades speed for a direct, ground-level perspective of the region.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on TX 121.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 121 and North South Freeway. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): 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.
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 Joshua, TX, road signs point toward Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway, Arlington, Grand Praire, Fort Worth and Ft Worth.
Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
Arlington
24.8 mi in
|
~29m
|
via TX 121
Grand Praire
24.8 mi in
|
~29m
|
via TX 121
Fort Worth
38.5 mi in
|
~45m
|
via TX 121
Ft Worth
38.7 mi in
|
~45m
|
via TX 121
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 Joshua, TX
Full guide →Founded 1881
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 23m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on TX 121. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.08 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Rayburn 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 Joshua, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joshua, 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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