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Trip from Mount Pleasant, 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

2h 15m

Distance

114.7 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

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

Mount Pleasant, TX

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a road trip from Mount Pleasant, TX, to Frisco, TX, covers 114.7 miles and typically takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes. This straightforward drive is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of $17. The journey primarily utilizes major highways, making it a convenient option for those seeking efficient travel between these two Texas locations within the Great Plains region. Given its manageable length and predominantly highway profile, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

57.4 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 30 65 mi 1h 5m
US 380 27.1 mi 31m
Main Street 5.3 mi 9m
Lee Street 4.2 mi 7m
Stacy Road 2.8 mi 5m
Sam Rayburn Tollway 2.5 mi 2m
South McDonald Street 1.6 mi 2m
North Jefferson Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 30 — 65 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 1st Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East 1st Street
2

Turn sharp left onto East 2nd Street

244 ft · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
3

Continue on East 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East 2nd Street
4

Turn right onto US 271 Bus

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue
5

Turn left onto Lakewood Drive

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Lakewood Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
7

Merge onto I 30

65 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 30
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward Spur 302
9

Turn straight onto Spur 302

4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street
10

Continue on US 380

27 mi · 31 min · US 380
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto North Airport Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Airport Drive
12

Turn right onto Elm Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
13

Turn left onto TX 5

1.6 mi · 2 min · South McDonald Street
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on Spur 399

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on SRT

2.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Stacy Road Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto TX 121

0.5 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 121
18

Turn right onto Stacy Road

2.8 mi · 5 min · Stacy Road
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on FM 3537

5.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
20

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 15-minute drive, there are no recommended stops, so you can depart at your convenience, though an early start will help you beat any potential traffic closer to Frisco. With a total distance of just over 114 miles, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous breaks if needed, but it's not essential for pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $17 estimated cost is based on continuous travel; plan to refuel before leaving Mount Pleasant or upon arrival in Frisco. A practical tip: familiarize yourself with the final approach on Main Street in Frisco, as it can become busier during peak hours.

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 57.4 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65 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 25 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.4 miles or 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 1h 43m

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 Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, TX

This is one driving day of about 114.7 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 65 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Farmersville, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmersville, TX

57 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

Sulphur Springs, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 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.

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

McKinney, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19725625566

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 106.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 2nd Street

Turn sharp left onto East 2nd Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 271 Bus / North Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto US 271 Bus / North Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
101 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | TX 5 / South McDonald Street

Turn left onto TX 5 / South McDonald Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
105.9 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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
106.6 mi into trip | ~2h in | Stacy Road

Turn right onto Stacy Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.33 one way

$34.66 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $18.97 $37.94
premium $4.54 $20.48 $40.96
diesel $5.61 $25.32 $50.65

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.4 0 $12.04 $5.51
Efficient EV 28.7 0 $10.04 $4.59
EV Truck/SUV 45.9 0 $16.06 $7.34

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Mount Pleasant, TX

Late night in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Tuesday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 4:14AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:13AM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

81°F

Farmersville, TX

57 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

9 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

2h 15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the route utilizing interstates and major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-30, including a longest stretch of 65 miles on this highway, allowing for consistent speed. The transition to US-380 and then Main Street will introduce more local road elements as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you there efficiently, rather than showcasing winding scenic byways.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65 mi on I 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US 380. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 2nd 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 114.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (East 2nd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (US 271 Bus / North Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 101 miles (TX 5 / South McDonald Street): 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 Mount Pleasant, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 302 along the way.

Spur 302

67.4 mi in | ~1h 9m

About the Cities

Starting in Mount Pleasant, TX

Full guide →

Mount Pleasant is a city in Northeastern Texas. It is the county seat of Titus County.

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 2h 15m. Total distance: 114.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65 miles on I 30. 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 2nd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (US 271 Bus / North Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 101 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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