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Trip from Frisco, TX to Tyler, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

119.6 mi

193 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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city in and county seat of Smith County, Texas, United States

Tyler, TX

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Trip Overview

Frisco, TX to Tyler, TX is 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m via I 20 and US 80, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region. With 80% of the trip on highways, expect a fairly direct path. This is a straightforward, single-day trip, ideal for a quick transfer between North Texas and East Texas.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.8 miles from Frisco, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 56.2 mi 56m
US 80 15.2 mi 16m
Dallas North Tollway 14.1 mi 15m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 11.2 mi 12m
US Highway 69 North 5.8 mi 6m
Spur 557 4.5 mi 4m
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway 4.5 mi 4m
West Gentry Parkway 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 56.2 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

4.5 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on I 635

11 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 6B Toward US 80 East: Terrell Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 80 East: Terrell Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto US 80

15 mi · 16 min · US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on Spur 557

4.5 mi · 4 min · Spur 557
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 20

56 mi · 56 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 69: Lindale, Mineola, Tyler
18

Continue on Interstate 20 West

483 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 20 West
19

Turn right onto US 69

5.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 69 North
20

Continue on US 69

1.1 mi · 1 min · Mineola Highway
21

Continue on US 69

2.8 mi · 4 min · West Gentry Parkway
22

Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Broadway Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

North Broadway Avenue

Trip Plan

Consider leaving Frisco after morning rush hour to avoid the worst traffic. Since this is a relatively short drive of just over 2 hours, you likely won't need extensive stops. However, there are plenty of exits along I 20 and US 80 if you need to refuel or grab a quick bite. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major town is 56.2 miles on I 20. Planning to arrive in Tyler before evening will give you more flexibility for settling in.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.8 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.2 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 26 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.8 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tyler, 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 119.6 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Frisco, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 56.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

several species of legumes

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mesquite, TX

60 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

Rowlett, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Terrell, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dallas, Texas

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 28min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Van Zandt County Westbound Rest Area

0 mi from route

Van Zandt County Eastbound Rest Area

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.2 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.3 mi from route

Tyler Rose Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tyler, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19035311212

Visit website

Visit Tyler/SPORTyler

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Tyler, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19035936905

Visit website

Tyler Rose Museum & Gift Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tyler, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+19035973130

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games The Colony

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14695273278

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

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.8 — 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 | ~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
32.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward US 80 East: Terrell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6B Toward US 80 East: Terrell
7
32.8 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 80 East: Terrell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 80 East: Terrell

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.07 one way

$36.14 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $19.78 $39.56
premium $4.54 $21.35 $42.71
diesel $5.61 $26.41 $52.81

Estimated Tolls: $1.13

Dallas North Tollway (14.1 mi) $1.13

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

$18

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.46 $4.78
EV Truck/SUV 47.8 0 $16.74 $7.65

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tyler, TX

Late night in Tyler on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Mesquite, TX

60 mi in

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

4 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

2h 10m 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?

You'll spend about 80% of this 119.6-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 56.2 miles on I 20. Expect to transition from the Dallas North Tollway to I 20, and eventually to US 80, which will feel more like a surface road as you approach Tyler. The high percentage of highway driving means fairly consistent speeds for most of the route.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.2 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 80. 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 13 significant decision points across 119.6 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 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.

On the drive from Frisco, TX to Tyler, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Mineola along the way.

Mineola

109.1 mi in | ~1h 56m

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 Tyler, TX

Full guide →

Tyler is the county seat of Smith County, in eastern Texas. It boasts the nation's largest municipal rose garden and hosts the Texas Rose Festival each October.

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 2h 10m. Total distance: 119.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m 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 56.2 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.13 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.

Yes — we found about 9 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 Tyler, 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. There are 9 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 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 Tyler, 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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