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Trip from Frisco, TX to Wake Village, TX

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

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

177 mi

285 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m

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

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Downtown Wake Village, TX, TX

Wake Village, TX

Michelle Forrest

Trip Overview

This straightforward 177-mile drive from Frisco, Texas, to Wake Village, Texas, takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Expect a fuel cost of around $27 for this journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct path through the Great Plains region of Texas. Given its manageable distance and duration, this drive is ideal for those looking for an efficient travel day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.5 miles from Frisco, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway 124.5 mi 2h 4m
West Princeton Drive 24 mi 28m
Sam Rayburn Tollway 6.9 mi 7m
US 380 3.9 mi 5m
East University Drive 3.3 mi 4m
Lebanon Road 2.9 mi 5m
Parkwood Boulevard 1.8 mi 3m
South McDonald Street 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Martin Luther King Jr Freeway — 124.5 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Wake Village, 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

1.8 mi · 3 min · Parkwood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto Lebanon Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto Coit Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Coit Road
6

Turn left onto TX 121

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 121
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward SRT Toll North Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Merge onto SRT

6.9 mi · 7 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on Spur 399

1.2 mi · 1 min · Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on TX 5

1.4 mi · 2 min · South McDonald Street
11

Turn right onto Elm Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
12

At end of road, turn left onto South Airport Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Airport Drive
13

Turn right onto US 380

3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Drive
14

Continue on US 380

24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
15

Take the exit onto US 380

3.9 mi · 5 min · US 380
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Use the left lane.
17

Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
19

Merge onto I 30; US 67

124 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
20

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 369 South, US 59 South: Houston, Shreveport
21

Continue on I 369; US 59

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Jarvis Parkway
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Wake Village, Westlawn Drive
23

Turn straight onto North Bishop Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North Bishop Road
24

Turn right onto Redwater Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Redwater Road
25

Enter roundabout onto Redwater Road

386 ft · 7 sec · Redwater Road
26

Arrive at destination

Redwater Road

Trip Plan

For this 177-mile journey, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With a duration of just over three hours and only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering the longest stretch on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, as services can be spread out on highway segments. The estimated fuel cost is $27, so plan accordingly. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your navigation is set to avoid tolls if you prefer not to use the Sam Rayburn Tollway, as it's a listed main road.

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 88.5 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.5 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 39 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.5 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wake Village, 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 177 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 Martin Luther King Jr Freeway for about 124.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, TX

89 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

Farmersville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sulphur Springs, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.5 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 Martin Luther King Jr Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.5 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.

Top Restaurant

The Downtowner Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hooks, Texas

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.3

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19035471159

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Texarkana Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

1.8 mi

The Downtowner Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.3

Hooks, Texas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19035471159

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Texarkana Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 177

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19037166203

Visit website

Loca Luna | Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+19033060531

Visit website

Texas Best Smokehouse Nash

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177

Nash, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19032557167

Verona Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 177

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18707734444

Visit website

Pitt Grill Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.7

New Boston, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19036281333

Visit website

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 12.6

McKinney, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19725625566

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

Phase II - Bar & Grill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 5:30–11 pm

+19037923222

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.2 — 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
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | TX 121 / State Highway 121

Turn left onto TX 121 / State Highway 121

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward SRT Toll North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward SRT Toll North
5
6.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | SRT / Sam Rayburn Tollway

Merge onto SRT / Sam Rayburn Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
49.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.75 one way

$53.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $29.27 $58.55
premium $4.54 $31.60 $63.20
diesel $5.61 $39.08 $78.16

Estimated Tolls: $0.55

Sam Rayburn Tollway (6.9 mi) $0.55

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

$27

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.1 0 $18.59 $8.50
Efficient EV 44.3 0 $15.49 $7.08
EV Truck/SUV 70.8 0 $24.78 $11.33

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Sunday

Local time

2:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wake Village, TX

Late night in Wake Village on Sunday

Local time

2:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Greenville, TX

89 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

3 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

3h 15m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 73% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, which hosts the longest uninterrupted stretch of 124.5 miles. The main roads include the Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, West Princeton Drive, and the Sam Rayburn Tollway, suggesting a mix of freeway and potentially some toll road segments. The road's character is largely consistent, designed for steady progress rather than varied landscapes.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.5 mi on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway and West Princeton Drive. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (TX 121 / State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

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 3h 15m. Total distance: 177 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 124.5 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.55 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.

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 Wake Village, 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 5.3 miles (TX 121 / State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Wake Village, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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