Origin
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Plano, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Frisco and Plano, you are looking at a brief 19.6-mile commute across the Great Plains. This straightforward journey typically takes about 22 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly route that requires no overnight stops. Because the entire drive stays local, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or long-distance planning. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two Texas hubs, perfect for those who prefer a short, turn-heavy drive over a lengthy highway trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Plano, 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
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto PGBT
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 29
Toward 15th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Central Expressway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17 — 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
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpik...
7
17 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
Dallas North Tollway
(6.9 mi)
$0.56
President George Bush Turnpike
(6.5 mi)
$0.52
Central Expressway
(0.4 mi)
$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Plano, TX
Afternoon in Plano on Sunday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, including 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, and Stonebrook Parkway, rather than relying on major highways. With a highway share of 0%, your steering wheel will see more action than your cruise control as you navigate the urban landscape. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should remain alert for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns. The character of this drive is defined by its stop-and-go nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between these neighboring cities.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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.
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 Plano, TX, road signs point toward Dnt Toll South, Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike and Pgbt East: President George Bush Turnpike.
Dnt Toll South
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Pgbt East: President George Bush Turnpike
9.7 mi in
|
~13m
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 Plano, TX
Full guide →Plano is a city of 285,000 people (2020) in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas and is north of Dallas. It is home to the headquarters of several large corporations.
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 25m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.11 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 Plano, 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 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 Plano, 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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