Origin
Richardson, TX
Late night in Richardson on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richardson, 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
28m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richardson, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Richardson and Frisco, this 21.6-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Great Plains. You can expect to reach your destination in about 24 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move through the region. Since there are no designated stops required, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. This route stays entirely within Texas, offering a practical connection between these two suburban hubs. It is a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to be without the complexity of a long-haul road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| North Central Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 7.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richardson, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on West Main Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn slight right
291 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Central Expressway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 75 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto US 75
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 28B
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto PGBT
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto DNT
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
17
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
19
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
20
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
21
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
22
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28B
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpik...
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.38
Dallas North Tollway
(7.1 mi)
$0.57
President George Bush Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.53
Central Expressway
(3.5 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the task at hand rather than long, monotonous highway cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend your time navigating local surface streets like East Main Street, West Main Street, and the North Central Expressway. Because this is a short, localized trip, there is no single long-distance stretch to manage. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns and urban navigation, which demands your attention compared to an open interstate. You will feel the pulse of the local infrastructure as you move from one city to the next, experiencing a constant change in pace rather than sustained high-speed travel.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richardson, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike, Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike
4.1 mi in
|
~5m
Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike
4.3 mi in
|
~6m
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
11.4 mi in
|
~14m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
11.6 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting in Richardson, TX
Full guide →Founded 1840
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 28m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.38 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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