Trip from Aransas Pass, TX to Frisco, TX

Drive Time

6h 46m

Distance

400 mi

644 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 35m ★
6 AM
6h 47m
8 AM
7h 10m
10 AM
6h 55m
12 PM
6h 52m
3 PM
6h 56m
5 PM
7h 9m
8 PM
6h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Aransas Pass, TX, TX

Aransas Pass, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Aransas Pass, TX to Frisco, TX covers 400 miles and takes about 6h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Wheeler Avenue, FM 1069 North, Highway 188 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

200 miles from Aransas Pass, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 46m drive with frequent turns across 400 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Wheeler Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aransas Pass, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Wheeler Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
FM 1069 North Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 188 Unavailable Refreshing
Farm to Market Road 136 Unavailable Refreshing
South Alamo Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Alamo Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 183 Unavailable Refreshing
South Jefferson Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Wheeler Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Harrison Boulevard

197 ft · 4 sec · Harrison Boulevard
2

Continue on West Wheeler Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Wheeler Avenue
3

Turn right onto FM 1069 North

4.3 mi · 5 min · FM 1069 North
4

Turn left onto State Highway 188

7.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 188
5

Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136

10.0 mi · 11 min · Farm to Market Road 136
6

Continue straight

9.6 mi · 9 min
7

At the end of the road, turn left

1.5 mi · 2 min
8

Turn right onto South Alamo Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Alamo Street
9

Continue on North Alamo Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Alamo Street
10

Continue on US Highway 183

23 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183
11

Continue on South Jefferson Street

3.7 mi · 5 min · South Jefferson Street
12

Continue on North US Highway 183

29 mi · 31 min · North US Highway 183
13

Continue on South Esplanade Street

2.8 mi · 3 min · South Esplanade Street
14

Continue on North US Highway 183

23 mi · 24 min · North US Highway 183
15

Continue straight

6.0 mi · 6 min
16

Continue straight

20 mi · 23 min
17

Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
18

Continue on US 183

10 mi · 11 min · US 183
19

Continue on South Colorado Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · South Colorado Street
20

Continue on United States Highway 183

0.2 mi · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
21

Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

0.5 mi · 35 sec · TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
22

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

59 mi · 54 min · Pickle Parkway
23

Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 35 North: Waco
24

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

65 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
25

Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
26

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
27

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

59 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 35E: Dallas
28

Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

410 ft · 8 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
29

Keep slight right

469 ft · 10 sec
30

Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
31

Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

0.2 mi · 28 sec · DNT North
32

Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

23 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway
33

Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
34

Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway
35

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
36

Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkwood Boulevard
37

Continue on 5th Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 5th Street
38

Turn right onto Elm Street

354 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street
39

Turn left onto 6th Street

344 ft · 15 sec · 6th Street
40

Turn left onto Main Street

308 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
41

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 200 miles from Aransas Pass, TX, or about 3h 23m into the drive.

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 88 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 200 miles or 3h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 45m

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 Aransas Pass, 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 Aransas Pass, TX

This is one driving day of about 400 miles and 6h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Aransas Pass, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 200 mi from Aransas Pass, TX · 3h 23m into the drive

Downtown Austin, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

200 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.

Popular next leg

Austin, TX to Frisco, TX

221.2 mi · 3h 57m

Pacing Suggestions

Austin, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 200 miles from Aransas Pass, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Frisco, TX

The final approach into Frisco, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Frisco, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.10 one way

$122.20 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $66.96 $133.92
premium $4.59 $72.30 $144.60
diesel $5.64 $88.87 $177.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 140 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 120 1 $42.00 $19.20
Efficient EV 100 1 $35.00 $16.00
EV Truck/SUV 160 1 $56.00 $25.60

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Aransas Pass, TX

Morning in Aransas Pass on Monday

Local time

9:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frisco, TX

Morning in Frisco on Monday

Local time

9:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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.

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

13 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 46m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aransas Pass, TX to Frisco, TX covers 400 miles and takes about 6h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Wheeler Avenue, FM 1069 North, Highway 188. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200 miles from Aransas Pass, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aransas Pass, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aransas Pass, TX to Frisco, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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