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Trip from Tyler, 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

2h 10m

Distance

119.4 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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 and county seat of Smith County, Texas, United States

Tyler, TX

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Trip Overview

This 119.4-mile drive from Tyler, Texas, to Frisco, Texas, will take you about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-20 and the Dallas North Tollway, this route is a straightforward highway-focused journey through the Great Plains region. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an easy day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. The majority of your travel, 81%, will be on highways, making it an efficient way to get between these two Texas cities. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration and distance are very manageable.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.7 miles from Tyler, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 56.4 mi 56m
US 80 15.3 mi 16m
Dallas North Tollway 13.9 mi 15m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 11.9 mi 12m
US Highway 69 North 5.8 mi 6m
Spur 557 4.4 mi 4m
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway 4.1 mi 4m
West Gentry Parkway 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 56.4 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Broadway Avenue

0.6 mi · 59 sec · North Broadway Avenue
2

Turn left onto Spur 147

2.8 mi · 4 min · West Gentry Parkway
3

Continue on US 69

1.1 mi · 1 min · Mineola Highway
4

Continue on US 69

5.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 69 North
5

Continue on US 69

363 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
7

Merge onto I 20

56 mi · 56 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557

4.4 mi · 4 min · Spur 557
Exit 499A Toward Dallas Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on US 80

15 mi · 16 min · US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 635 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 635

12 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 635

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 22B Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto DNT

14 mi · 15 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

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 10-minute duration, this 119.4-mile trip from Tyler to Frisco is perfectly suited for a single day. You'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times; leaving mid-morning could help you avoid peak traffic entering the Dallas area. Since it's a highway-focused drive, plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially before reaching the longest stretch of 56.4 miles on I-20. With only 81% highway share and a straightforward route, you won't need many breaks, but knowing where fuel is available on I-20 is a practical tip.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from Tyler, TX, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 26 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.7 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

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 Tyler, 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 Tyler, TX

This is one driving day of about 119.4 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Tyler, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 56.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

several species of legumes

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mesquite, TX

60 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

Van, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Terrell, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Tyler, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dallas, Texas

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 93.8

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 93.8

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Tyler Rose Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tyler, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19035311212

Visit website

Visit Tyler/SPORTyler

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Tyler, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19035936905

Visit website

Tyler Rose Museum & Gift Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tyler, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+19035973130

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.3

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games The Colony

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 110.9

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14695273278

Visit website

Visit Frisco

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 119.4

Frisco, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19722925250

Visit website

Kids Colony

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 119.4

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19726251106

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 67.1 and 117.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | Spur 557

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557 toward Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 499A Toward Dallas
6
86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 635 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 North
7
103.2 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 22B Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
6
117.4 mi into trip | ~2h 5m 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
117.8 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | Stonebrook Parkway

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.04 one way

$36.08 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $19.75 $39.50
premium $4.54 $21.32 $42.64
diesel $5.61 $26.36 $52.72

Estimated Tolls: $1.11

Dallas North Tollway (13.9 mi) $1.11

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

$18

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.8 0 $12.54 $5.73
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.45 $4.78
EV Truck/SUV 47.8 0 $16.72 $7.64

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tyler, TX

Late night in Tyler on Sunday

Local time

2:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Sunday

Local time

2:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Mesquite, TX

60 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

12 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

2h 10m 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 highway-centric experience for the bulk of this 119.4-mile trip, with 81% of the drive on major roads like I-20 and the Dallas North Tollway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.4 miles on I-20, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the route is predominantly fast-paced highway driving, keep an eye out for the transition as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. This section is designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration, making it a functional drive.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.4 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.1 miles in near Spur 557.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 119.4 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 67.1 miles (Spur 557): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Tyler, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dallas and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.

Dallas

67.1 mi in | ~1h 10m | via Spur 557

Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North

103.2 mi in | ~1h 49m

About the Cities

Starting in Tyler, TX

Full guide →

Tyler is the county seat of Smith County, in eastern Texas. It boasts the nation's largest municipal rose garden and hosts the Texas Rose Festival each October.

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 2h 10m. Total distance: 119.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 56.4 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.11 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 67.1 miles (Spur 557): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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