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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Frisco, 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

6h 14m

Distance

332.8 mi

536 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 2m ★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 7m

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

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Lubbock, Texas, this 332.8-mile journey to Frisco, Texas, is a straightforward drive across the Great Plains. Expect to spend approximately 6 hours and 14 minutes on the road, making it a manageable one-day trip for most travelers. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $50, offering a budget-friendly option. You'll primarily navigate via 5th Street and the Central East Freeway, transitioning onto US 82 for a significant portion of the drive. This route offers a mixed driving experience, so plan accordingly for the 93.6-mile longest stretch without a major change in road type.

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

166.4 miles from Lubbock, TX

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
5th Street 93.6 mi 1h 38m
Central East Freeway 71.9 mi 1h 15m
US 82 49 mi 55m
US Highway 82 33.2 mi 34m
Idalou Road 24.7 mi 26m
West US Highway 380 21.8 mi 25m
I 35E 8.3 mi 8m
Main Street 4 mi 7m
Longest stretch: 5th Street — 93.6 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Frisco, TX.

1

Start on US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 5 sec · 19th Street
2

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

366 ft · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 82 East
5

Merge onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
6

Continue on US 82

2.4 mi · 3 min · Parkway Drive
7

Continue on US 62; US 82; TX 114

25 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road
8

Continue on US 82; TX 114

1.0 mi · 1 min · 4th Street
9

Continue on US 82; TX 114

7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
10

Continue on US 82; TX 114

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
11

Continue on US 82; TX 114

24 mi · 25 min · US Highway 82
12

Continue on US 82; TX 114

94 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street
13

Continue on US 82; TX 114

1.6 mi · 1 min · West California Street
14

Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

0.6 mi · 40 sec · North Main Street
15

Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 82
16

Take the exit onto US 82

48 mi · 53 min · US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
18

Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287

0.3 mi · 19 sec · Central East Freeway
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

1.8 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

70 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway
21

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
22

Keep slight left at fork

147 ft · 4 sec
23

Turn left onto US 380

22 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380
24

Continue on US 380

3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive
25

Take the exit

288 ft · 7 sec
26

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Interstate 35
27

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 35 South Use the straight / left lanes.
28

Merge onto I 35; US 77

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on I 35E; US 77

8.3 mi · 8 min · I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 458 Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Interstate 35E
Use the straight lane.
32

Turn left onto West Swisher Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Swisher Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
33

Continue on LLTB

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
34

Continue on West Eldorado Parkway

3.8 mi · 6 min · West Eldorado Parkway
Use the left lane.
35

Continue on FM 720

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Eldorado Parkway
36

Turn right onto Witt Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Witt Road
37

Turn left onto King Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · King Road
38

Continue on Main Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
39

Turn left onto 5th Street

395 ft · 20 sec · 5th Street
Use the left lane.
40

Turn right onto Oak Street

356 ft · 17 sec · Oak Street
41

Turn right onto 6th Street

355 ft · 17 sec · 6th Street
42

Turn right onto Main Street

268 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
43

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour and 14-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Lubbock to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Frisco with ample time. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself, but it's wise to break up the 93.6-mile longest stretch on 5th Street. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition onto US 82, as services can be more spread out on these highways. The $50 fuel cost is an estimate, so it's always good to factor in a little extra for unexpected detours or increased consumption.

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 166.4 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.6 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 73 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166.4 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 54m

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 Lubbock, 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 Lubbock, TX

This is one driving day of about 332.8 miles and 6h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Lubbock, 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 5th Street for about 93.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

166 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

Spur, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vernon, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.4 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before 5th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.6 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.

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

Explorium Denton Children's Museum a Program of Denton County Friends of The Family.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Denton, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19403205444

Visit website

Visit 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 website

Kids 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 website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 316.1 — 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 | US 84 / Avenue Q

Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | Marsha Sharp Freeway

Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
160.4 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | US 82

Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
208.5 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in | US 82

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
7
316.1 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in

Take the exit toward FM 2181: Swisher Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 458 Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.29 one way

$100.57 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $55.04 $110.09
premium $4.54 $59.42 $118.84
diesel $5.61 $73.48 $146.96

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

$50

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.8 1 $34.94 $15.97
Efficient EV 83.2 0 $29.12 $13.31
EV Truck/SUV 133.1 1 $46.59 $21.30

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday

Local time

4:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Tuesday

Local time

4:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°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

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

6h 14m 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 presents a mixed driving profile, with 59% of the route utilizing highways. While there are some faster highway stretches, you'll also encounter segments on local roads like 5th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 93.6 miles, which is a considerable distance on 5th Street before transitioning. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from urban and freeway driving in Lubbock to more open highway conditions as you head towards Frisco.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.6 mi on 5th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.

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 24 significant decision points across 332.8 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 (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Lubbock, TX

Full guide →

“Hub City” · Founded 1890

Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.

Top landmarks

  • • Buddy Holly Center — music museum and art gallery in Lubbock, Texas
  • • Holden Properties Historic District — historic district in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
  • • Cactus Theater — building in Lubbock, Lubbock 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 6h 14m. Total distance: 332.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93.6 miles on 5th Street. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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