Trip from Frisco, TX to Snyder, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 52m

Distance

278.1 mi

448 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 39m ★

6 AM

4h 52m

8 AM

5h 19m

10 AM

5h 2m

12 PM

4h 59m

3 PM

5h 3m

5 PM

5h 18m

8 PM

4h 44m

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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Snyder, TX

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Trip Overview

Frisco, TX to Snyder, TX is 278.1 miles and takes about 4h 52m via I 20, US 84, and TX 121, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path across Texas. With a high highway percentage, you'll spend most of your time on faster roads, making it an efficient trip. Planning for about five hours of driving time means it's a feasible one-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed start or an early afternoon arrival in Snyder.

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

139 miles from Frisco, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	182.3 mi	3h 4m
US 84	28.9 mi	29m
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
SH 121/183 TEXpress	4.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,680 veh/hr typical · worst 2,135

Quietest

2 AM

~202 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

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 Snyder, 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

1.8 mi · 1 min · Dallas North Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto SRT

8.1 mi · 8 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121

1.4 mi · 1 min · TX 121

Continue on SRT

3.4 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121

6.9 mi · 7 min · TX 121

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121

6.9 mi · 7 min · TX 121

Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire Use the left / right lanes.

Take the exit onto TX 121 Express

0.7 mi · 42 sec · TX 121 Express

Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll Use the left lane.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

Continue on I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 30

6.0 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

29 mi · 28 min · US 84

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby

Turn left onto US 180

0.3 mi · 22 sec · East US Highway 180

Continue on US 180

0.6 mi · 50 sec · East Roby Highway

Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coliseum Drive

Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208

0.8 mi · 1 min · 25th Street

Turn right onto US 84 Bus; TX 208

371 ft · 8 sec · College Avenue

Turn right onto 24th Street

233 ft · 10 sec · 24th Street

Arrive at destination

24th Street

Trip Plan

Given the less than five-hour drive time, starting your trip anytime between late morning and early afternoon should get you to Snyder with ample daylight. You'll have one primary stretch of 182.3 miles on I 20, so consider a quick stop before or after this segment for fuel or a stretch. With a fuel cost estimate of $40, it's a budget-friendly drive. The flexibility of a single-day trip allows you to adjust your departure time based on your morning's activities in Frisco.

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 139 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 2h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 61 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139 miles or 2h 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snyder, 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 278.1 miles and 4h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 182.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Palo Pinto and Parker Counties, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mineral Wells, TX

139 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

Azle, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dublin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.2 mi from route

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

12th Armored Division Memorial

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13256776515

Visit website

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13256735050

Visit website

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: Closed

+18174103185

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 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.

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.

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...

31.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | 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...

56.8 mi into trip | ~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

$38.09 one way

$76.18 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$42.55	$85.09
premium	$4.23	$46.26	$92.52
diesel	$4.80	$52.51	$105.02

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

$38

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.4	1	$29.20	$13.35
Efficient EV	69.5	0	$24.33	$11.12
EV Truck/SUV	111.2	1	$38.93	$17.80

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

33 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.

Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Monday

Local time

3:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Snyder, TX

Late night in Snyder on Monday

Local time

3:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 to 10 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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

8 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

4h 52m 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?

Expect to be on highways for 93% of this trip, totaling approximately 258.6 miles. You'll encounter a long stretch of 182.3 miles on I 20, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition from highway speeds to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, offering a change of pace after the extensive highway driving. Keep an eye out for the urban merging patterns as you leave the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. 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

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 21 significant decision points across 278.1 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

2,388 ft 550 ft

Total Climb

2,023 ft

Total Descent

401 ft

Highest Point

2,388 ft

~258.2 mi in

Elevation Range

1,838 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 Snyder, TX, road signs point toward Arlington, Grand Praire and Lubbock.

Arlington

24.8 mi in | ~29m | via TX 121

Grand Praire

24.8 mi in | ~29m | via TX 121

Lubbock

245.4 mi in | ~4h 16m | via US 84

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 Snyder, TX

Full guide →

Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.

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 4h 52m. Total distance: 278.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 182.3 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 26 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 Snyder, 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 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Snyder, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

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Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

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Love's Travel Stop

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Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

QuikTrip

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Coppell Nature Park

Andrew Brown Park West

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

Paramount Theatre

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

12th Armored Division Memorial

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Frisco, TX

Snyder, TX

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 52m 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 Snyder, 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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