Slaton, TX to Frisco, TX is 347.1 miles and takes about 6h 3m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward, mostly highway experience. You'll be on familiar interstates for the vast majority of the trip, making it a predictable and efficient way to cover the distance. Given the relatively short drive time, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
173.6 miles from Slaton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
183 mi
3h 5m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
East Highway 84
20 mi
20m
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi
14m
Sam Rayburn Tollway
11.7 mi
12m
TX 121 Express
8.9 mi
10m
I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
6m
TX 121
6.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,680 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,135
Quietest
2 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slaton, TX and Frisco, TX.
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Start on this road
231 ft·19 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto South 8th Street
207 ft·7 sec·South 8th Street
3
Turn right onto West Lubbock Street
384 ft·16 sec·West Lubbock Street
4
Turn left onto US 84 Bus; FM 400
0.2 mi·22 sec·South 9th Street
5
Turn right onto FM 41
1.2 mi·2 min·West Division Street
6
Turn sharp left onto South Highway 84
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Highway 84
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
8
Merge onto US 84
2.4 mi·2 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
10
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
11
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
12
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
13
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi·3 hr 5 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: AbileneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
5.6 mi·5 min·West Freeway
Exit 421Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 5BToward I 820 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 820
13 mi·14 min·Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 820
0.3 mi·18 sec·Northeast Loop
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi·6 min·I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas EntranceUse the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi·4 min·SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express
8.9 mi·10 min·TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North EntryUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
5.5 mi·6 min·TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi·3 min·Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi·1 min·TX 121
26
Continue on SRT
8.2 mi·8 min·Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North TollwayUse the straight / right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North TollwayUse the slight left lane.
29
Merge onto DNT
1.9 mi·2 min·Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Toward Stonebrook ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi·22 sec·Dallas Parkway
32
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi·28 sec·Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
33
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Parkwood Boulevard
34
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·5th Street
35
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft·20 sec·Elm Street
36
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft·15 sec·6th Street
37
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft·14 sec·Main Street
38
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Frisco comfortably. With only one recommended stop and a highway-heavy profile, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $50 budget is an estimate and prices can fluctuate, particularly in more populated areas. The longest stretch of 183 miles on US 84 is a good point to plan a quick break or refuel if needed.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.6 miles from Slaton, TX, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 76 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.6 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
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 Slaton, 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 Slaton, TX
This is one driving day of about 347.1 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Slaton, 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 US 84 for about 183 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 100.9 and 323.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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100.9 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
283.9 mi into trip|~4h 50m in|I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
289.5 mi into trip|~4h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 820 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward I 820 North
7
303.2 mi into trip|~5h 13m in|I 820 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
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323.4 mi into trip|~5h 34m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.54 one way
$95.08 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg121 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$53.10
$106.21
premium
$4.23
$57.74
$115.47
diesel
$4.80
$65.54
$131.08
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104.1
1
$36.45
$16.66
Efficient EV
86.8
0
$30.37
$13.88
EV Truck/SUV
138.8
1
$48.59
$22.21
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Slaton, TX
Late night
in Slaton on Monday
Local time
1:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph43% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:02AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Frisco, TX
Late night
in Frisco on Monday
Local time
1:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:02AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
99°F
Albany, TX
174 mi in
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
8 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
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 93% of your time on highways, which means you'll encounter a good number of exits and merges, especially as you approach larger towns. The longest continuous stretch on US 84 is 183 miles, offering a period of steady cruising before you need to consider a break. Expect mostly rural scenery with some development as you get closer to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 100.9 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort9/10
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 25 significant decision points across 347.1 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 100.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 283.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 289.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 3m. Total distance: 347.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 183 miles on US 84. 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.
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 100.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 283.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 289.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 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.
