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Trip from Frisco, TX to Stafford, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 8m

Distance

283.5 mi

456 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 55m ★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 0m

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

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Stafford, TX

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Trip Overview

This 283.5-mile drive from Frisco, TX to Stafford, TX is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 8 minutes. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. Budget approximately $43 for fuel, and plan for about one stop along the way. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, characteristic of traversing within the Great Plains region. This route is best suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

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

141.7 miles from Frisco, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway 224.4 mi 3h 53m
Dallas North Tollway 22.9 mi 25m
North Sam Houston Tollway West 20.1 mi 23m
West Sam Houston Tollway South 5.6 mi 6m
Stafford Road 2.2 mi 4m
West Sam Houston Parkway South 1.9 mi 2m
BW 8 1.1 mi 2m
Parkwood Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 224.4 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Stafford, 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

23 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown
9

Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn slight left

370 ft · 11 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn straight onto Moody Street

327 ft · 8 sec · Moody Street
12

Continue on North Pearl Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Pearl Street
13

Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

288 ft · 5 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Use the left lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 45 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Merge onto I 45

3.1 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45

221 mi · 3 hr 49 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 60B Toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto BW 8

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
20

Continue on SHT

2.3 mi · 2 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto SHT

18 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto SHT

5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on BW 8

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit onto BW 8

1.1 mi · 2 min · BW 8
Toward Stafford Use the slight right lane.
25

Turn right onto Stafford Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Stafford Road
26

Take the ramp onto Stafford Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Stafford Road
27

Turn right onto US 90 Alt

132 ft · 7 sec · North Main Street
28

Turn left

55 ft · 6 sec
29

Turn right

53 ft · 3 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour duration and turn-heavy nature of this 283.5-mile trip, departing in the morning is recommended to avoid potential traffic congestion, especially as you get closer to Stafford. With only one planned stop and a fuel cost of around $43, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel level, as you won't have the convenience of easily accessible highway gas stations. The numerous turns mean you'll want to stay alert and perhaps review your route on 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, and Stonebrook Parkway before you begin to familiarize yourself with the transitions.

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 141.7 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.4 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 62 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.7 miles or 2h 33m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stafford, 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 283.5 miles and 5h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 224.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Corsicana, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corsicana, TX

142 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corsicana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.7 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 224.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Dennis Johnston Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 243

Spring, Texas

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17132740930

Visit website

Candy Cane Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 222.7

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

Visit website

Jumping World

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 263.2

Houston, Texas

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17139967811

Visit website

Escape Again Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 283.5

Sugar Land, Texas

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18329994572

Visit website

Visit Frisco

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Frisco, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19722925250

Visit website

Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 283.5

Sugar Land, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18327422800

Visit website

Kids Colony

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19726251106

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 251.8 — 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.
8
251.2 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in

Take the exit toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West

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 60B Toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinent...
7
251.8 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.84 one way

$85.68 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $46.89 $93.78
premium $4.54 $50.62 $101.23
diesel $5.61 $62.59 $125.19

Estimated Tolls: $3.88

Sam Houston Tollway (25.6 mi) $2.05
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

$43

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.1 1 $29.77 $13.61
Efficient EV 70.9 0 $24.81 $11.34
EV Truck/SUV 113.4 1 $39.69 $18.14

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Sunday

Local time

1:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stafford, TX

Late night in Stafford on Sunday

Local time

1:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 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

5h 8m 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 a route with a high number of turns, characteristic of a local drive rather than an open highway. With a 0% highway share, this journey primarily utilizes surface streets and connecting roads such as 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, and Stonebrook Parkway. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch to highlight, as the nature of the drive suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road conditions, experiencing a more intimate connection with the Texas landscape as you make your way south.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 224.4 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 Dallas North Tollway. 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 21 significant decision points across 283.5 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.

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 Stafford, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Bw 8 East, Sht West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West and Sht West: Sam Houston Tollway.

Downtown

24.8 mi in | ~29m

Bw 8 East

251.2 mi in | ~4h 27m

Sht West: Bush Intercontinental Airport

251.2 mi in | ~4h 27m

Sam Houston Tollway West

251.2 mi in | ~4h 27m

Sht West: Sam Houston Tollway

251.8 mi in | ~4h 28m

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

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 8m. Total distance: 283.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 224.4 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.88 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Stafford, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Stafford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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