Origin
River Oaks, TX
Afternoon in River Oaks on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from River Oaks, 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
50m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Oaks, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from River Oaks to Frisco, expect a straightforward 40.2-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. Since both locations are situated within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will find consistent terrain throughout the drive. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an efficient commute between the two cities. You will primarily utilize the Dallas North Tollway, Marvin D. Love Freeway, and South R.L. Thornton Freeway to reach your destination. It is a practical, quick drive that provides a reliable connection across the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 22.5 mi | 25m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East S G Alexander Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Highway 67 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 22.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on Ten Mile Lane
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ten Mile Lane
2
Turn right onto Softwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Softwood Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn sharp left onto East Highway 67
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Highway 67
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 67 North
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East S G Alexander Freeway
7
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35E
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
411 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 430A
Toward Oak Lawn Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
468 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward DNT North
14
Merge onto DNT
23 mi
·
25 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from River Oaks, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Highway 67
Turn sharp left onto East Highway 67
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
38.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Stonebrook Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Addison, TX
20 mi in
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
11 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
50m 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 mixed driving experience that balances high-speed highway travel with urban navigation. About 36 miles of this 40.2-mile trip—roughly 90%—consists of highway driving, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for most of the duration. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Dallas North Tollway, which spans 22.5 miles. While the route transitions between different freeway systems, the character of the road remains functional and efficient. You should be prepared for a drive that prioritizes speed and directness rather than scenic leisure, reflecting the busy nature of these Texas thoroughfares.
36% 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: 22.5 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.7 miles in near East Highway 67.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (East Highway 67): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 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.
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 River Oaks, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt North along the way.
Dnt North
15.4 mi in
|
~20m
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 50m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on Dallas North Tollway. 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.
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 0.7 miles (East Highway 67): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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