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Trip from Frisco, TX to Woodway, 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 20m

Distance

126.6 mi

204 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Downtown Woodway, TX, TX

Woodway, TX

Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE

Trip Overview

This straightforward, 126.6-mile drive from Frisco, TX to Woodway, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. With 77% of the journey on highways, expect a largely efficient travel experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, making it an economical option for a quick getaway within the Great Plains region of Texas. This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, offering a practical way to connect these two Texas locales without extensive planning. You'll primarily navigate on South R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas North Tollway, and North Jack Kultgen Expressway.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

63.3 miles from Frisco, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South R L Thornton Freeway 89.9 mi 1h 32m
Dallas North Tollway 22.9 mi 25m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway 4.3 mi 4m
North Stemmons Freeway 1.9 mi 2m
South Valley Mills Drive 1.4 mi 2m
Franklin Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Parkwood Boulevard 1 mi 1m
US 84 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South R L Thornton Freeway — 89.9 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Woodway, 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 right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 35E South Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

329 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 35E South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
11

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 35E South
12

Merge onto I 35E

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 35E

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
14

Continue on I 35E

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
Exit 426 Toward Dallas Zoo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 35; US 77

4.3 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 333A Toward Loop 396
17

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

426 ft · 11 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
18

Turn right onto Loop 396

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Valley Mills Drive
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
20

Keep slight right at fork onto South Valley Mills Drive

107 ft · 4 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Turn left onto Spur 298

1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22

Take the ramp onto Spur 298

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Spur 298
23

Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 298

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Spur 298
Toward US 84
24

Merge onto US 84

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 84
25

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn straight onto Woodway Drive

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Woodway Drive
27

Turn slight right

280 ft · 13 sec
28

Turn slight right onto Santa Fe Drive

368 ft · 14 sec · Santa Fe Drive
29

Turn right onto Old McGregor Road

79 ft · 2 sec · Old McGregor Road
30

Arrive at destination

Old McGregor Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes, this trip is best suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with ample time to spare. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily incorporate breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 89.9-mile stretch on South R L Thornton Freeway, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a convenient fueling station.

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 63.3 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 28 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodway, 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 126.6 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Frisco, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South R L Thornton Freeway for about 89.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waxahachie, TX

63 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

Dallas, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waxahachie, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.3 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 South R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 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.

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Doris D Miller Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Waco, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

NTER - The Great Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Waxahachie, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12149801053

Visit website

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games The Colony

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14695273278

Visit website

Oak Hills Splash Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Carrollton, Texas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19724663080

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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 126.2 — 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.
7
24.8 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 35E South
7
25.3 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E South
7
123.5 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | South Valley Mills Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto South Valley Mills Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
126.2 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive

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. Toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.13 one way

$38.26 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $20.94 $41.88
premium $4.54 $22.60 $45.21
diesel $5.61 $27.95 $55.90

Estimated Tolls: $1.83

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

$19

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38 0 $13.29 $6.08
Efficient EV 31.7 0 $11.08 $5.06
EV Truck/SUV 50.6 0 $17.72 $8.10

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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 20, 2026

Origin

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Tuesday

Local time

3:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodway, TX

Late night in Woodway on Tuesday

Local time

3:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°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

1 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 20m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 117.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with a significant 77% of the total distance covered on major roadways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 89.9 miles on South R L Thornton Freeway, indicating long periods of consistent speed. While the overall profile is highway-centric, the transition between South R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas North Tollway, and North Jack Kultgen Expressway will provide some variation in the road's immediate surroundings. Expect a driving rhythm dictated by freeway conditions and traffic flow.

77% 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: 89.9 mi on South R L Thornton Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South R L Thornton 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 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 19 significant decision points across 126.6 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 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Woodway, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas Zoo along the way.

Dallas Zoo

28 mi in | ~34m | via I 35E

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 2h 20m. Total distance: 126.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.9 miles on South R L Thornton Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.83 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.

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 Woodway, 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. 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 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodway, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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