This 302.7-mile journey from Timberwood Park, TX to Frisco, TX is estimated to take about 5 hours and 31 minutes of driving time, making it a feasible day trip. With a fuel cost around $46, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. The route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, traversing local roads rather than highways, which suggests a more connected-to-the-landscape experience. You'll encounter one planned stop, so factor that into your timing. This drive is best suited for those who prefer a less direct, more engaging local road experience.
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
151.4 miles from Timberwood Park, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Timberwood Park, TX and Frisco, TX.
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Start on Ottawa Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Ottawa Way
2
At end of road, turn left onto Nyack Pass
0.2 mi·39 sec·Nyack Pass
3
Turn right onto Shawanee Pass
0.2 mi·59 sec·Shawanee Pass
4
Continue on Shawanee Pass
370 ft·19 sec·Shawanee Pass
5
Turn right onto East Borgfeld Drive
1.4 mi·2 min·East Borgfeld Drive
6
Turn right onto US Highway 281 North
0.8 mi·1 min·US Highway 281 North
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
8
Merge onto US 281
1.5 mi·1 min·US 281
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi·3 min·US 281 HOV Lane
10
Merge onto US 281
1.3 mi·1 min·US 281
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward Loop 1604Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Loop 1604 EastUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto Loop 1604
8.3 mi·9 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 35: San Antonio, AustinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 35 North: AustinUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 35
1.6 mi·1 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 35
12 mi·12 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 35
1.9 mi·2 min·Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 35
48 mi·52 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi·7 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi·33 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
59 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 35E
Toward I 35E: DallasUse the slight right lane.
25
Take the exit
411 ft·7 sec
Exit 430AToward Oak Lawn AvenueUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
468 ft·9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Oak Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward DNT North
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Merge onto DNT
23 mi·25 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
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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
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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
Given the 5-hour 31-minute duration, starting your drive from Timberwood Park early in the morning is advisable to reach Frisco with ample daylight. Since this is a local road-heavy route with a 0% highway share, be prepared for more frequent turns and potentially varied speed limits. The single recommended stop provides a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, though your estimated fuel cost is only $46. Keep an eye on your navigation as the 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive means precise routing is key.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.4 miles from Timberwood Park, TX, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.3 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 67 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.4 miles or 2h 48m 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 29m
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 Timberwood Park, 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 Timberwood Park, TX
This is one driving day of about 302.7 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Timberwood Park, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 188.3 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 277.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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9.4 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Loop 1604 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Loop 1604 East
7
18.5 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
7
19 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 North: Austin
7
218.3 mi into trip|~3h 58m 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
277.5 mi into trip|~5h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.74 one way
$91.48 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$50.06
$100.13
premium
$4.54
$54.05
$108.09
diesel
$5.61
$66.83
$133.66
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
$46
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.8
1
$31.78
$14.53
Efficient EV
75.7
0
$26.49
$12.11
EV Truck/SUV
121.1
1
$42.38
$19.37
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Timberwood Park, TX
Morning
in Timberwood Park on Sunday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Frisco, TX
Morning
in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Troy, TX
151 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
14 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
5h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 187.9
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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 20.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through communities and alongside local scenery for the entire 302.7 miles. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch specified, anticipate frequent changes in direction and speed as you follow roads like Nyack Pass, Shawanee Pass, and East Borgfeld Drive. This type of driving profile means you'll be more immersed in the local environment, with more opportunities to observe the Texas landscape at a slower pace.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 188.3 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 302.7 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 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 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.
Between Timberwood Park, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Austin, San Antonio and Dnt North.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 302.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 188.3 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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.
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 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: 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 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 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.
