Origin
Greenville, TX
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, TX to Frisco, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Greenville to Frisco, you are looking at a straightforward 45.1-mile trek across the North Texas landscape. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via US 380, Main Street, and Stacy Road, keeping your travel costs efficient with an estimated fuel budget of just $7. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region, the terrain remains consistent throughout your journey. Because of the manageable distance, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 380 | 27.1 mi | 31m |
| Main Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Stacy Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Lee Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South McDonald Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Airport Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 380
— 27.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on this road
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pickett Street
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pickett Street
3
Turn right onto King Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
King Street
4
Turn left onto Spur 302
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lee Street
5
Continue on US 380
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 380
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Airport Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Airport Drive
7
Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
8
Turn left onto TX 5
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South McDonald Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SRT
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Stacy Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto TX 121
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
State Highway 121
13
Turn right onto Stacy Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Stacy Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on FM 3537
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Greenville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pickett Street
Turn right onto Pickett Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
King Street
Turn right onto King Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
TX 5 / South McDonald Street
Turn left onto TX 5 / South McDonald Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Stacy Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Stacy Road
6
37 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Stacy Road
Turn right onto Stacy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(2.5 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
1h 2m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 61% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 380, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.1 miles. This portion of the drive offers a steady pace, eventually transitioning into the more localized flow of Main Street and Stacy Road as you approach your destination. While the road personality is consistent, you should be prepared for the shift from open highway driving to the busier, more stop-and-go environment of the urbanized areas near Frisco.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on US 380.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 380 and Main Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pickett Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 45.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (TX 5 / South McDonald Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1846
Greenville is a city of 28,164 (2020) in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Central Christian Church — building in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
- • Katy Depot — building in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
- • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum — museum in Greenville, Taxes , US
Arriving 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 1h 2m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on US 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.20 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (TX 5 / South McDonald Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Frisco, 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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