Trip from Frisco, TX to Lake Jackson, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 50m

Distance

318.5 mi

513 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 37m ★

6 AM

5h 50m

8 AM

6h 17m

10 AM

5h 59m

12 PM

5h 57m

3 PM

6h 1m

5 PM

6h 15m

8 PM

5h 42m

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

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Frisco, TX

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Lake Jackson, TX

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Trip Overview

Frisco, TX to Lake Jackson, TX is 318.5 miles and takes about 5h 50m via Julius Schepps Freeway, Nolan Ryan Expressway, and Dallas North Tollway, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily sticks to the Great Plains region, staying within Texas throughout. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. Expect a fairly direct path with minimal detours, ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B.

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

159.2 miles from Frisco, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway	237.2 mi	4h 9m
Nolan Ryan Expressway	33.8 mi	39m
Dallas North Tollway	22.9 mi	25m
TX 288 Toll	14.4 mi	16m
Gulf Freeway	2.6 mi	3m
Parkwood Boulevard	1 mi	1m
South Freeway	0.9 mi	1m
Center Way	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 237.2 mi, about 4h 9m

Traffic on I-45

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,256 veh/hr typical · worst 3,806

Quietest

2 AM

~407 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 48 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 Frisco, TX and Lake Jackson, TX.

Start on Main Street

87 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · 5th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkwood Boulevard

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Dallas Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward DNT Toll South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto DNT

23 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown

Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left

370 ft · 11 sec

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn straight onto Moody Street

327 ft · 8 sec · Moody Street

Continue on North Pearl Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Pearl Street

Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

288 ft · 5 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 45 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 45

3.1 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45

234 mi · 4 hr 5 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 45

2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 46B Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

Continue on TX 288

0.6 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 288 Toll

14 mi · 16 min · TX 288 Toll

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto TX 288

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Freeway

Continue on TX 288

34 mi · 39 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Turn straight onto State Highway 332 East

0.1 mi · 15 sec · State Highway 332 East

Turn left onto Oak Drive

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Oak Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

141 ft · 6 sec

Turn slight right onto Circle Way

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Circle Way

Turn right onto Center Way

0.8 mi · 1 min · Center Way

Turn right onto Magnolia Street

53 ft · 2 sec · Magnolia Street

Arrive at destination

Magnolia Street

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour, 50-minute drive, leaving Frisco in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and arrive before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $51, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 237.2-mile stretch on Julius Schepps Freeway, as services might be less frequent. The high highway share means you'll want to be comfortable with sustained driving on major roads.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 159.2 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 2h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237.2 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 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.2 miles or 2h 53m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 40m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Frisco, 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 Frisco, TX

This is one driving day of about 318.5 miles and 5h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 Julius Schepps Freeway for about 237.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Ellis County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Italy, TX

159 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

Waxahachie, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Seven Points, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.2 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lake Jackson, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19792920100

Visit website

Lake Jackson Historical Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lake Jackson, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19792971570

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 266.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Turn left onto 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Stonebrook Parkway

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | Dallas Parkway

Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward DNT Toll South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward DNT Toll South

266.7 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 46B Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: L...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.62 one way

$87.25 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$48.73	$97.46
premium	$4.23	$52.98	$105.96
diesel	$4.80	$60.14	$120.28

Estimated Tolls: $1.83

Dallas North Tollway (22.9 mi) $1.83

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

$44

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.6	1	$33.44	$15.29
Efficient EV	79.6	0	$27.87	$12.74
EV Truck/SUV	127.4	1	$44.59	$20.38

Gas CO2

111 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Frisco, TX

Evening in Frisco on Monday

Local time

8:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 10 to 15 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Lake Jackson, TX

Evening in Lake Jackson on Monday

Local time

8:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

100°F

Italy, TX

159 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

2 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

5h 50m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 91% of the route taking place on roads like Julius Schepps Freeway. You'll encounter a long stretch of 237.2 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway, indicating extended highway cruising. Expect a high number of exits and potential urban merging as you navigate through the Dallas area and south. The remaining portion will be on surface roads as you approach your destination.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 237.2 mi on Julius Schepps Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and Nolan Ryan Expressway. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 318.5 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: 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

696 ft 10 ft

Total Climb

284 ft

Total Descent

971 ft

Highest Point

696 ft

Elevation Range

686 ft

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 Lake Jackson, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Freeport and Victoria.

Downtown

24.8 mi in | ~29m

Freeport

266.7 mi in | ~4h 46m

Victoria

266.7 mi in | ~4h 46m

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 Lake Jackson, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1944

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 5h 50m. Total distance: 318.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 237.2 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.83 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 29 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 Lake Jackson, 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 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lake Jackson, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Frisco, TX to Lake Jackson, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-45

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Navarro County Northbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Navarro County Southbound Rest Area

Buc-ee's

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Service Plaza

TA Express

Buc-ee's

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Walker County Southbound Rest Area

Walker County Northbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

TA Express

Buc-ee's

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

Buc-ee's

Service Plaza

Flying J Travel Center

Service Plaza

TA

Service Plaza

Sea Center Texas

Lake Jackson Historical Museum

Morrison Park

Lake Jackson Recreation Center

A.A. MacLean Park

Brazosport Museum of Natural Science

Kids Party Planet

Candy Cane Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Frisco, TX

Lake Jackson, TX

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 50m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Frisco, TX

Arriving in Lake Jackson, 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?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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