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Trip from Frisco, TX to Midland, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
346.6 mi
558 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
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6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frisco, TX
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Midland, TX
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Trip Overview
Frisco, TX to Midland, TX is 346.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m via I 20 and TX 121, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, traversing mostly flat terrain. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. It's a solid option if you need to get from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to West Texas efficiently. Plan for a single day of driving, as the duration is manageable.
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
173.3 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 276.4 mi | 4h 39m |
| TX 121 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| West Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| East Highway 80 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 276.4 mi, about 4h 39m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,369 veh/hr typical · worst 1,769
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Midland, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
87 ft
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9 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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5th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Parkwood Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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Dallas Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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20 sec
Toward DNT Toll South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto DNT
1.8 mi
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1 min
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Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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46 sec
Toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
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1 min
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SRT
8.1 mi
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8 min
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Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 121
1.4 mi
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1 min
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TX 121
12
Continue on SRT
3.4 mi
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3 min
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Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
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7 min
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TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
6.9 mi
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7 min
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TX 121
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express
0.7 mi
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42 sec
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TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
3.4 mi
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3 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
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7 sec
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SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
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42 sec
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
19
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
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6 min
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I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
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24 sec
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Northeast Loop
21
Continue on I 820
13 mi
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14 min
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Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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1 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 30
6.0 mi
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6 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 20
276 mi
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4 hr 39 min
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
25
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 20 Business West: Midland
26
Continue on I 20 Bus
4.6 mi
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5 min
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East Highway 80
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on I 20 Bus
1.4 mi
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2 min
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East Front Street
28
Turn slight right onto Loop 269
0.4 mi
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1 min
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East Wall Street
29
Arrive at destination
Loop 269
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour drive, consider leaving Frisco early in the morning to avoid potential DFW traffic. With only one recommended day of travel, you can push through to Midland without an overnight stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 276.4-mile stretch on I 20, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $54 is a good baseline, but check current prices. You'll likely pass through a few small towns, so plan your main stops for larger service areas along the interstate.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.3 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276.4 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 76 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.3 miles or 3h 3m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midland, 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 346.6 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 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 276.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.3 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 276.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
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I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Howard County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
1.1 mi from route
Rest Area
1.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
2.2 mi from route
Liberty City Rage Room
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Midland, Texas
Hours: Closed
+14324005911
Visit websiteCentennial Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Midland, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+14326878200
Visit websiteGrapevine Vintage Railroad
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Grapevine, Texas
Hours: Closed
+18174103185
Visit websiteMidland County History Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Midland, Texas
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+14326888947
Visit websiteDennis the Menace Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Midland, Texas
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+14326857356
Visit websiteMuseum of the Southwest
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Midland, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+14326832882
Visit websiteHouse of Shine
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Grapevine, Texas
Hours: 12–5 pm
+18176018850
Visit websiteBlakemore Planetarium
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Midland, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+14322379106
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Stonebrook Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
24.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
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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...
7
31.7 mi into trip
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~37m in
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TX 121 Express
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Expres...
7
56.8 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.47 one way
$94.95 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $53.03 | $106.05 |
| premium | $4.23 | $57.65 | $115.31 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $65.44 | $130.89 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104 | 1 | $36.39 | $16.64 |
| Efficient EV | 86.7 | 0 | $30.33 | $13.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.6 | 1 | $48.52 | $22.18 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Frisco, TX
Morning in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:02AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Midland, TX
Morning in Midland on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph
40% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:02AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
10 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
6h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 94% of the 346.6 miles on major roads like I 20. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 276.4 miles on I 20 without needing to exit. The transition to surface roads will occur late in the trip, closer to Midland. Expect long stretches of open highway with limited exits for a significant portion of your travel time.
94% 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: 276.4 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and TX 121. 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
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 16 significant decision points across 346.6 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 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,780 ft
621 ft
Total Climb
2,573 ft
Total Descent
489 ft
Highest Point
2,780 ft
~346.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,159 ft
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 Midland, TX, road signs point toward Arlington and Grand Praire.
Arlington
24.8 mi in
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~29m
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via TX 121
Grand Praire
24.8 mi in
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~29m
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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 Midland, TX
Full guide →Founded 1881
Midland is a city in the Permian Basin region of Texas. Its warm climate, friendly people, and central location are the primary reasons for the city's popularity. It is home to about 133,000 people (census, 1 April 2020) Twenty minutes to the west is Odessa, with a population of about 100,000. Nearly a quarter of a million people reside in the Midland/Odessa metropolitan area.
Top landmarks
- • George W. Bush Childhood Home — historic place in Midland, Midland County, Texas
- • Tower Petroleum Building — historic place in Midland, Midland County, Texas
- • Permian Basin Petroleum Museum — Midland museum
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 6h 1m. Total distance: 346.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 276.4 miles on I 20. 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.
Yes — we found about 35 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 Midland, 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 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Midland, 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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