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Trip from Frisco, TX to Wolfforth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
342.6 mi
551 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 11m
★
6 AM
6h 24m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 30m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frisco, TX
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Wolfforth, TX
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Trip Overview
Frisco, TX to Wolfforth, TX is 342.6 miles and takes about 6h 23m via US Highway 82 West and US 82, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Given the mostly highway profile, expect a straightforward trip with minimal complications. It’s a solid choice for a single-day drive if you're looking for efficiency and a direct path across the state.
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
171.3 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| North US Highway 287 | 71.8 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 82 | 49.1 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| West Highway 82 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| US Highway 380 West | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| Marsha Sharp Freeway | 12 mi | 13m |
| I 35E | 9.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 West
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Wolfforth, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on King Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
King Road
3
Turn right onto Witt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Witt Road
4
Turn left onto FM 720
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Eldorado Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on FM 720
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Eldorado Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on LLTB
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
7
Continue on East Swisher Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Swisher Road
8
Turn right onto South Interstate 35E
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Interstate 35E
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35E North, US 77 North
10
Merge onto I 35E
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 35; US 77
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 469
Toward US 380: University Drive
13
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Interstate 35
14
Turn left onto US 380
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on US 380
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 380 West
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
17
Merge onto US 81; US 287
72 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North US Highway 287
18
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
19
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
20
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
21
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East California Street
23
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
24
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
West Highway 82
25
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
26
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
27
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
28
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 82
29
Turn straight onto US 82
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkway Drive
30
Continue on US 82
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward FM 179: Wolfforth
32
Turn straight onto East Highway 62
178 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Highway 62
33
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 5th Street
34
Turn right onto FM 179
263 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dowden Road
35
Arrive at destination
FM 179
Trip Plan
For this single-day trip, leaving Frisco in the morning will give you ample time to reach Wolfforth before dark. With a total duration of around 6 hours and 23 minutes, you'll have flexibility for brief stops. The estimated fuel cost is $49, so ensure your tank is full before departing Frisco to avoid unnecessary detours. Be mindful of the 93.5-mile stretch on US Highway 82 West, planning a fuel stop before or after this segment if needed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.3 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 75 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.3 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolfforth, 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 342.6 miles and 6h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 US Highway 82 West for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.3 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 82 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
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.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Crosby County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Wise County Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
1 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
2.1 mi from route
TA
2.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2.2 mi from route
Maniac’s Mansion (TAG’s)
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 5–9 pm
+19402575543
Visit websiteMuseum of North Texas History
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19403227628
Visit websiteExplorium Denton Children's Museum a Program of Denton County Friends of The Family.
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
First break
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Denton, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19403205444
Visit websiteVisit 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 websiteKids 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 15.2 and 171.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Interstate 35E
Turn right onto South Interstate 35E
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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I 35E
Merge onto I 35E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 380: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 469
Toward US 380: University Drive
5
123 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abile...
5
171.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.46 one way
$104.91 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $57.89 | $115.78 |
| premium | $4.64 | $62.56 | $125.12 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $83.34 | $166.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
(2.1 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
$52
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.8 | 1 | $35.97 | $16.44 |
| Efficient EV | 85.7 | 0 | $29.98 | $13.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137 | 1 | $47.96 | $21.93 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Origin
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Monday
Local time
1:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Wolfforth, TX
Afternoon in Wolfforth on Monday
Local time
1:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
0% chance
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
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
6h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 predominantly highway, with 95% of the 342.6 miles on major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West. You'll experience mostly rural cruising on this route, with the highway ending only for the final portion into Wolfforth. Keep an eye out for the transition from high-speed highway travel to potentially more varied surface road conditions as you approach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on US Highway 82 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.2 miles in near South Interstate 35E.
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 342.6 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: at 15.2 miles (South Interstate 35E): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,316 ft
666 ft
Total Climb
2,747 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
3,316 ft
~342.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,651 ft
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 Wolfforth, TX, road signs point toward Abilene and Lubbock.
Abilene
123 mi in
|
~2h 23m
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via US 82
Lubbock
171.7 mi in
|
~3h 18m
|
via US 82
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
- • Universal Kids Resort — resort in Frisco, Texas
- • Videogame History Museum — computer museum in Texas, USA
Arriving in Wolfforth, TX
Full guide →Wolfforth is a suburb of Lubbock, Texas.
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 6h 23m. Total distance: 342.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge. 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 16 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 Wolfforth, 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 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles (South Interstate 35E): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wolfforth, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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