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Trip from Jasper, TX to Frisco, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
250.5 mi
403 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
★
6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jasper, TX
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Frisco, TX
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Trip Overview
Jasper, TX to Frisco, TX is 250.5 miles and takes about 5h 3m via US Highway 175 West and US 69, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With 85% of the route on highways, you'll find a consistent pace for most of the 5-hour journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path between these two Texas locations with minimal fuss.
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
125.3 miles from Jasper, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 175 West | 68.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 69 | 53.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| TX 63 | 27.6 mi | 41m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| United States Highway 69 | 18.6 mi | 20m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 175 West
— 68.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Traffic on I-635
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,274 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~569 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 9 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on US 96
205 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Wheeler Street
2
Turn left onto FM 2799
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Houston Street
3
Continue on FM 2799
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 2799
4
Continue on TX 63
28 mi
·
41 min
·
TX 63
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto US 69
19 mi
·
20 min
·
United States Highway 69
7
Continue on US 69
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Denman Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
9
Turn straight
304 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
11
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
14
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
15
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
16
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
17
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
18
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
19
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
20
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
21
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 635 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 20
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Exit 480
Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on I 635
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22B
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the right lane.
28
Merge onto DNT
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
31
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
32
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
33
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
34
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
35
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
36
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
37
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, aim to depart Jasper, TX in the morning to allow ample daylight for arrival in Frisco, TX. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $37, this route is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch without a significant break is about 68.6 miles on US Highway 175 West, so plan your first stop accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 68.6-mile mark on US Highway 175 West, as services can become less frequent in some stretches.
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 125.3 miles from Jasper, TX, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.6 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 55 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.3 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frisco, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jasper, 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 Jasper, TX
This is one driving day of about 250.5 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Jasper, 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 175 West for about 68.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.3 miles from Jasper, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 175 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.6 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.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.8 mi from route
Xcape Adventures
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
Mesquite, Texas
Hours: Closed
+19729822073
Visit websiteVisit Frisco
4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Frisco, Texas
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+19722925250
Visit websiteKids Colony
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 151.6 and 248.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
151.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
210.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, I 635 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, I 635 North
9
211.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m in
|
I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 480
Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
7
234.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
6
248.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 58m in
Take the exit toward Stonebrook Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.31 one way
$68.62 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $38.32 | $76.65 |
| premium | $4.23 | $41.67 | $83.34 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
Dallas North Tollway
(13.9 mi)
$1.11
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
$34
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.30 | $12.02 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.92 | $10.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.07 | $16.03 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Jasper, TX
Late night in Jasper on Monday
Local time
1:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Partly Sunny
SW 0 to 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:39AM CDT until July 19 at 6:12AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:38AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Monday
Local time
1:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 10 to 15 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:39AM CDT until July 19 at 6:12AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:38AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 primarily highway, with 85% of the 250.5 miles on major roads like US Highway 175 West and US 69. You'll experience a longest stretch of 68.6 miles on US Highway 175 West before encountering more varied terrain. Expect a consistent cruising speed for the majority of the trip, with an estimated 5h 3m of driving time. The transition away from the high-speed highway sections will likely involve more local traffic and varied speed limits.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.6 mi on US Highway 175 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and US 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 151.6 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 250.5 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: at 151.6 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.1 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
696 ft
210 ft
Total Climb
710 ft
Total Descent
224 ft
Highest Point
696 ft
~250.5 mi in
Elevation Range
486 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 Jasper, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Garland and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
Garland
211.1 mi in
|
~4h 17m
|
via I 635
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
234.3 mi in
|
~4h 42m
About the Cities
Starting in Jasper, TX
Full guide →Jasper is a city in the Deep East region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Jasper County Courthouse — building in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas
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 5h 3m. Total distance: 250.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.6 miles on US Highway 175 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.11 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 4 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 Frisco, 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 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 151.6 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.1 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Frisco, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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