Trip from Lamesa, TX to Frisco, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 5m

Distance

350.1 mi

563 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 52m ★

6 AM

6h 5m

8 AM

6h 31m

10 AM

6h 14m

12 PM

6h 12m

3 PM

6h 16m

5 PM

6h 30m

8 PM

5h 58m

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

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city and county seat of Dawson County, Texas, United States

Lamesa, TX

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Frisco, TX

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Trip Overview

Lamesa to Frisco is 350.1 miles and takes about 6h 5m via I 20 and US 87, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the Texas Great Plains, primarily on interstate and US highway. With a 94% highway share, expect a relatively straightforward drive. This route is best suited for a single-day push if you're looking to cover ground efficiently between West Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

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

175.1 miles from Lamesa, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	243.3 mi	4h 5m
North US Highway 87	20.5 mi	21m
South US Highway 87	18.1 mi	18m
Jim Wright Freeway	12.6 mi	14m
Sam Rayburn Tollway	11.7 mi	12m
TX 121 Express	8.9 mi	10m
I 820 TEXpress	6.9 mi	6m
TX 121	6.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 243.3 mi, about 4h 5m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,369 veh/hr typical · worst 1,769

Quietest

2 AM

~188 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Lamesa, TX and Frisco, TX.

Start on this road

160 ft · 13 sec · this road

At end of road, turn right onto US 87

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

Continue on US 87; US 180

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

Continue on US 87; US 180

18 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

Continue on US 87

1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

Continue on US 87

18 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

Continue on US 87

428 ft · 4 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East

Continue on US 87 Bus

2.4 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87

Turn left onto West Interstate 20

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West Interstate 20

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 20 East: Abilene

Merge onto I 20

243 mi · 4 hr 5 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

5.6 mi · 5 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 5B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 820

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto TX 121 Express

8.9 mi · 10 min · TX 121 Express

Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121

5.5 mi · 6 min · TX 121

Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SRT

3.6 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121

1.3 mi · 1 min · TX 121

Continue on SRT

8.2 mi · 8 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto DNT

1.9 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Toward Stonebrook Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 13

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkwood Boulevard

Continue on 5th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 5th Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

353 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

Turn left onto 6th Street

346 ft · 15 sec · 6th Street

Turn left onto Main Street

309 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 6h 5m duration, leaving Lamesa in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Frisco with daylight to spare. The route is efficient enough for a single-day drive, but if you prefer to break it up, consider a mid-way stop around the Abilene area. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 243.3-mile stretch on I 20, as services can be spaced out. With a fuel cost estimated at $51, planning your fill-ups strategically will help manage expenses.

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 175.1 miles from Lamesa, TX, or about 2h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.3 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 77 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175.1 miles or 2h 59m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frisco, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lamesa, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lamesa, TX

This is one driving day of about 350.1 miles and 6h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Lamesa, 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 I 20 for about 243.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, TX

175 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

Roscoe, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.1 miles from Lamesa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Picnic Area

0.2 mi from route

Picnic Area

0.2 mi from route

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: Closed

+18174103185

Visit website

House of Shine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18176018850

Visit website

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 286.9 and 345.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

286.9 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

292.5 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 820 North

306.2 mi into trip | ~5h 14m in | I 820 TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...

326.4 mi into trip | ~5h 35m in | TX 121

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East

345.5 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.95 one way

$95.91 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$53.56	$107.13
premium	$4.23	$58.24	$116.47
diesel	$4.80	$66.11	$132.21

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Sam Rayburn Tollway (11.7 mi) $0.94

Dallas North Tollway (1.9 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

$48

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105	1	$36.76	$16.80
Efficient EV	87.5	1	$30.63	$14.00
EV Truck/SUV	140	1	$49.01	$22.41

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Lamesa, TX

Late night in Lamesa on Monday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Monday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

99°F

Albany, TX

175 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

10 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

6h 5m 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?

You'll spend 94% of your 350.1 miles on highways, experiencing mostly highway cruising. The longest continuous stretch on I 20 measures 243.3 miles, offering extended periods of open road. After this, you'll transition to US Highway 87, which may present more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip.

94% 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: 243.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and North US Highway 87. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 286.9 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.

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 18 significant decision points across 350.1 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 286.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 292.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 306.2 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,993 ft 627 ft

Total Climb

557 ft

Total Descent

2,853 ft

Highest Point

2,993 ft

Elevation Range

2,366 ft

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 Lamesa, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 700 East along the way.

Fm 700 East

40.3 mi in | ~40m

About the Cities

Starting in Lamesa, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1903

Lamesa is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It is heavy on the agriculture sector and gives off an authentic feel of provincial Texan life.

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 6h 5m. Total distance: 350.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 243.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.09 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 — we found about 31 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 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Howard County Eastbound Rest Area

Mitchell County Westbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

US-87 Knotts Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Road Ranger

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

House of Shine

Paramount Theatre

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

12th Armored Division Memorial

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

Coppell Nature Park

Fort Worth Herd

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lamesa, TX

Frisco, TX

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Lamesa, TX

Arriving in Frisco, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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