Origin
Frisco, TX
Morning in Frisco on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Richardson, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richardson, TX
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Trip Overview
Frisco, TX to Richardson, TX is 22.4 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Dallas North Tollway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward commute rather than a scenic adventure. It's a practical route for local travel, connecting two suburban areas. Consider this drive for its directness and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| North Central Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Central Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Polk Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 14.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Richardson, 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
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 635 East
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 635 East
10
Merge onto I 635
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 75
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 24
Toward Belt Line Road, Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto South Central Expressway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Polk Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Polk Street
17
Turn left onto South Greenville Avenue
329 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Greenville Avenue
18
Turn right
54 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.2 — 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.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
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 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dall...
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Belt Line Road, Main Street
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 24
Toward Belt Line Road, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Dallas North Tollway
(14.1 mi)
$1.13
Central Expressway
(1.7 mi)
$0.13
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
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Richardson, TX
Morning in Richardson on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
28m 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?
This drive is mostly surface roads for about 80% of the trip. You'll experience a 14.1-mile stretch on the Dallas North Tollway before transitioning. Expect to navigate urban merging and dense exits as you approach your destination. The highway segment offers a brief period of faster travel before you settle into surface street driving.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
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 16 decision points packed into just 22.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Richardson, TX, road signs point toward Dnt Toll South and Dallas.
Dnt Toll South
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Dallas
18.9 mi in
|
~23m
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 Richardson, TX
Full guide →Founded 1840
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 28m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.26 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 Richardson, 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 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Richardson, 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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