Origin
Waxahachie, TX
Late night in Waxahachie on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waxahachie, 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
1h 6m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waxahachie, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 55.9 miles, this straightforward trip from Waxahachie to Frisco takes about 59 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is under an hour, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate through the Great Plains, transitioning between these two Texas hubs using North Rogers Street, West Main Street, and US 287. Expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection between the two cities. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick visit, the route is manageable enough that you won't need to build in extra travel days.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 28 mi | 30m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 22.5 mi | 25m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| West US 287 Business | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Interstate 35E | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Lawn Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 28 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxahachie, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Rogers Street
132 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Rogers Street
3
Turn right onto US 287 Bus
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn straight onto US 287 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West US 287 Business
5
Turn right onto North Interstate 35E
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Interstate 35E
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 35E North
7
Merge onto I 35E
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
411 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 430A
Toward Oak Lawn Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
468 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward DNT North
12
Merge onto DNT
23 mi
·
25 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Waxahachie, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 54.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 35E
Merge onto I 35E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
30.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Stonebrook Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.43 one way
$16.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
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
1h 6m 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 a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local streets, meaning there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road; in fact, the longest stretch on North Rogers Street is 0 miles. The experience is defined by constant adjustments and local navigation rather than open-road driving. Behind the wheel, you should stay alert for frequent turns as you maneuver through the local grid. This path prioritizes connectivity through town streets over the monotony of a highway sprint, requiring your full attention from start to finish.
53% 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: 28 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 2.6 miles in near I 35E.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Waxahachie, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt North along the way.
Dnt North
31.1 mi in
|
~36m
About the Cities
Starting in Waxahachie, TX
Full guide →Founded 1850
Waxahachie is a city in Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Joshua Chapel A.M.E. Church — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
- • Saint Paul's Episcopal Church — building in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
- • Chautauqua Auditorium — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28 miles on I 35E. 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.
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 2.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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