Origin
Roanoke, TX
Morning in Roanoke on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, TX to Frisco, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling between Roanoke and Frisco is a straightforward 36.1-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily managed as a quick day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Highway 114, TX 114 East, and TX 121 North. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical route for commuters or locals heading across the Great Plains. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the entire drive. This route is best viewed as a practical connection rather than a long-distance expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| TX 114 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| TX 121 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Byron Nelson Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Rayburn Tollway
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on TX 114 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Byron Nelson Boulevard
2
Turn straight onto TX 114 Bus
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Highway 114
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward TX 114 East
4
Merge onto TX 114
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 114
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
6
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
9
Continue on SRT
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto DNT
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
15
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
17
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
18
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
19
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TX 114
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport,...
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
6
31 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
6
34 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.45 one way
$10.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(11.7 mi)
$0.94
Dallas North Tollway
(1.9 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Frisco on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
2 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
44m 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 rather than an open-road highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches on Highway 114, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and navigating local infrastructure. The road's personality is defined by its reliance on regional connectors rather than high-speed interstate travel. While the drive is short, the mix of roads requires your full attention as you transition between TX 114 and TX 121. It lacks the monotony of long-distance highway driving, offering a more technical experience instead.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Sam Rayburn 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 9.5 miles in near TX 114.
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 12 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
725 ft
446 ft
Total Climb
303 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
725 ft
~33.5 mi in
Elevation Range
280 ft
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 Roanoke, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dallas, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.
Dallas
9.5 mi in
|
~11m
|
via TX 114
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
31 mi in
|
~35m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway
31.4 mi in
|
~36m
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 44m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on Sam Rayburn Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 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.
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 9.5 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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