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Trip from Roma, 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

9h 50m

Distance

544.6 mi

876 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$82

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
9h 42m ★
6 AM
9h 51m
8 AM
10h 9m
10 AM
9h 57m
12 PM
9h 55m
3 PM
9h 58m
5 PM
10h 8m
8 PM
9h 46m

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 Starr County, Texas, United States

Roma, TX

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Trip Overview

This 557.7-mile drive from Roma, Texas, to Frisco, Texas, will take approximately 8 hours and 32 minutes of pure driving time. Given the distance and duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to allow for comfortable travel. You'll navigate via East Franklin Avenue, North Garcia Street, and Highway 83, with no significant highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $85. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This route is a solid option for those looking for a straightforward, long-distance journey within the state.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

272.3 miles from Roma, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 332.7 mi 5h 45m
I 35E 59.2 mi 1h 2m
United States Highway 83 54.3 mi 1h 1m
Dallas North Tollway 22.5 mi 25m
South Pan Am Expressway 21.5 mi 26m
North US Highway 83 14.2 mi 15m
North Garcia Street 12.5 mi 14m
North Pan Am Expressway 7.4 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 332.7 mi, about 5h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on US 83

258 ft · 8 sec · North Grant Street
2

Turn left onto East Franklin Avenue

294 ft · 18 sec · East Franklin Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 83

12 mi · 14 min · North Garcia Street
4

Continue on US 83

54 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
5

Continue on US 83

14 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 83
6

Continue on US 83

5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
7

Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · South Meadow Avenue
8

Turn left onto US 83

1.0 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
9

Continue on US 83

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Houston Street
10

Turn right onto US 83

278 ft · 5 sec · San Dario Avenue
11

Continue on I 35; I 27; US 83

144 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 35

9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35

10 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 37, US 281: Upper Level, Corpus Christi, Johnson City Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway

7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35: Austin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 35

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 35

1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 35

48 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290

96 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

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.
23

Take the exit

411 ft · 7 sec
Exit 430A Toward Oak Lawn Avenue Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

468 ft · 9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
26

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward DNT North
27

Merge onto DNT

23 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Turn straight onto CR 13

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway
30

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
31

Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkwood Boulevard
32

Continue on 5th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 5th Street
33

Turn right onto Elm Street

353 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
34

Turn left onto 6th Street

346 ft · 15 sec · 6th Street
35

Turn left onto Main Street

309 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
36

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8.5-hour drive, consider splitting it into two days, with an overnight stop roughly halfway. This approach will allow you to enjoy the journey without feeling rushed and make the most of your two planned stops. Starting your day early, particularly on the first leg, can help you cover more ground before midday. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, as you'll be relying on Highway 83 and other non-interstate roads, where services might be less frequent. A specific tip for this route: download offline maps, as cell service can be spotty in some of the more rural stretches between towns.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 272.3 miles from Roma, TX, or about 4h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 332.7 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 120 miles or 2h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 272.3 miles or 4h 58m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 272.3 miles or 4h 58m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 42m

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 Roma, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Roma, TX

Aim for roughly 272 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Frisco, TX

Aim for roughly 272 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 120 miles from Roma, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 332.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown San Antonio, TX, TX

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

San Antonio, TX

180 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in Bell County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Killeen, TX

359 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Killeen, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

New Braunfels, TX

272 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near New Braunfels, TX after about 272 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Laredo, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 120 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Braunfels, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 272.3 miles from Roma, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 332.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 272 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.

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.

Petro Travel Center

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 194.5

Pearsall, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18303348222

Visit website

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 272.3

New Braunfels, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18304024603

Visit website

Doris D Miller Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 427.9

Waco, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Frio Farm & Ranch Ace Hardware

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 194.5

Pearsall, Texas

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+18303348707

Visit website

Cultural Activities Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 389

Temple, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+12547739926

Visit website

Polo Patino Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 194.5

Pearsall, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18303343676

Visit website

Visit Frisco

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 544.6

Frisco, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19722925250

Visit website

Moreno Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 194.5

Pearsall, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18303343676

Visit website

World's Largest peanut

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 194.5

Pearsall, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18303343676

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 245.5 and 519.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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245.5 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in | I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway toward I 37, US 281: Upper Level, Corpus Christi, Johnson City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 37, US 281: Upper Level, Corpus Christ...
7
255.9 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in | North Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35: Austin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35: Austin
7
460.2 mi into trip | ~8h 17m 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
519.4 mi into trip | ~9h 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
519.5 mi into trip | ~9h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$82.29 one way

$164.58 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 191 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $90.07 $180.15
premium $4.54 $97.23 $194.47
diesel $5.61 $120.24 $240.48

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

$82

Tolls

$2

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$214–$324

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 190.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $57 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 163.4 2 $57.18 $26.14
Efficient EV 136.2 1 $47.65 $21.78
EV Truck/SUV 217.8 2 $76.24 $34.85

Gas CO2

191 kg

EV CO2

64 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 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 18, 2026

Origin

Roma, TX

Late night in Roma on Sunday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Sunday

Local time

2:50 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

34 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

9h 50m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 431.9
View on nps.gov
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 244.1
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a journey primarily on local and state roads, with Highway 83 forming a significant part of your path. With a 0% highway share, this drive offers a more grounded experience, avoiding the high-speed feel of interstates. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the emphasis is on consistent travel through varied Texas terrain rather than long, monotonous highway segments. You'll likely experience a mix of rural and town driving as you make your way north, offering a steady pace without the intensity of major freeway travel.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 332.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

At 9h 50m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 245.5 miles in near I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 544.6 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 245.5 miles (I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 255.9 miles (North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 460.2 miles (I 35E): 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.

Between Roma, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Corpus Christi and Johnson City.

Corpus Christi

245.5 mi in | ~4h 27m | via I 35

Johnson City

245.5 mi in | ~4h 27m | via I 35

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?

Solo Traveler

9h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 332.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 272 miles on day one.

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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 245.5 miles (I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 255.9 miles (North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 460.2 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Frisco, TX before the return drive.

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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