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Trip from Navasota, 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

4h 4m

Distance

226.7 mi

365 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 57m

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 Grimes County, Texas, United States

Navasota, TX

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Trip Overview

This 226.7-mile drive from Navasota, TX, to Frisco, TX, is easily manageable as a one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes. You'll primarily be on I 35E and North State Highway 6, with a portion on South La Salle Street. With a projected fuel cost of around $34, it's an economical journey. The drive traverses the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. This route provides a straightforward connection between two points in Texas, making it a practical choice for a straightforward road trip.

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

113.4 miles from Navasota, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35E 59.2 mi 1h 2m
North State Highway 6 57.4 mi 58m
South La Salle Street 32.3 mi 34m
Purple Heart Trail 31.5 mi 31m
Dallas North Tollway 22.5 mi 25m
East State Highway 6 9.1 mi 9m
East Loop 340 4.9 mi 6m
South Main Street 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 35E — 59.2 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on TX 6 Bus

32 mi · 34 min · South La Salle Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2

Continue on US 190; TX 6

14 mi · 14 min · North State Highway 6
3

Continue on US 190; TX 6

2.1 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
4

Continue on US 79; TX 6

0.3 mi · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
5

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6

5.8 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 6
6

Continue on TX 6

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
7

Continue on TX 6

37 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
8

Continue on TX 6

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Memorial Street
9

Continue on TX 6

9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
10

Take the exit onto TX 6

0.3 mi · 33 sec · TX 6
11

Turn right onto Loop 340

4.9 mi · 6 min · East Loop 340
12

Take the exit

354 ft · 10 sec
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 35 North
14

Merge onto I 35; US 77

31 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

59 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas Use the slight right lane.
16

Take the exit

411 ft · 7 sec
Exit 430A Toward Oak Lawn Avenue Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

468 ft · 9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
19

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward DNT North
20

Merge onto DNT

23 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn straight onto CR 13

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway
23

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
24

Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkwood Boulevard
25

Continue on 5th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 5th Street
26

Turn right onto Elm Street

353 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
27

Turn left onto 6th Street

346 ft · 15 sec · 6th Street
28

Turn left onto Main Street

309 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
29

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and arrive with ample time. While the route is short enough to complete without a stop, factoring in one planned stop can break up the 226.7 miles nicely. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you approach the longer 59.2-mile stretch on I 35E, to avoid any unexpected delays. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you.

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 113.4 miles from Navasota, TX, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 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 50 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.4 miles or 2h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 16m

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 Navasota, 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 Navasota, TX

This is one driving day of about 226.7 miles and 4h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Navasota, 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 35E for about 59.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West, TX

113 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

Rosebud, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waco, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Navasota, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

NTER - The Great Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 178.1

Waxahachie, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12149801053

Visit website

Visit Frisco

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 226.7

Frisco, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19722925250

Visit website

Kids Colony

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 226.7

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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 142.3 and 225.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
142.3 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | I 35E

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35E: Dallas
7
201.5 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Take the exit toward Oak Lawn Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 430A Toward Oak Lawn Avenue
7
201.6 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
224.7 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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
6
225.1 mi into trip | ~4h in | Stonebrook Parkway

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.25 one way

$68.51 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $37.49 $74.99
premium $4.54 $40.48 $80.95
diesel $5.61 $50.05 $100.11

Estimated Tolls: $1.80

Dallas North Tollway (22.5 mi) $1.80

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

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68 0 $23.80 $10.88
Efficient EV 56.7 0 $19.84 $9.07
EV Truck/SUV 90.7 1 $31.74 $14.51

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Navasota, TX

Late night in Navasota on Sunday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Sunday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

14 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

4h 4m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 109.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of it being highway driving. Expect a significant stretch of 59.2 miles on I 35E, which will likely be your fastest and most uninterrupted segment. The character of the drive shifts between the faster pace of the interstate and the potentially more varied conditions on the state highways. This blend means you'll encounter both open-road driving and sections that might require more attention to local traffic and road conditions.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.2 mi on I 35E.

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 around 142.3 miles in near I 35E.

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 17 significant decision points across 226.7 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 142.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Navasota, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt North along the way.

Dnt North

201.9 mi in | ~3h 34m

About the Cities

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 4h 4m. Total distance: 226.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.2 miles on I 35E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.80 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.

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: at 142.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Frisco, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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