Origin
Burleson, TX
Afternoon in Burleson on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burleson, TX to Frisco, TX
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Burleson, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Burleson, TX to Frisco, TX covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W, Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121 Express for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on I 35W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.8 miles from Burleson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 61.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 35W and Sam Rayburn Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.6 miles on I 35W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Sam Rayburn Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in near US 377.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 61.6 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 15.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
15.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 377
Take the exit onto US 377 toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
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.
Exit 52B
Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport,...
8
23.7 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 23A
Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Expres...
6
29.1 mi into trip
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~34m in
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TX 121 Express
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8
38 mi into trip
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~44m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
7
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Towns Along This Route
Between Burleson, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
56.5 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway
57 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| TX 121 Express | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Airport Freeway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| TX 121 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burleson, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on East Ellison Street
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Ellison Street
2
Continue on East Ellison Street
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Ellison Street
3
Turn left onto South Commerce Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Commerce Street
4
Turn right onto Spur 50
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Renfro Street
5
Turn left onto North Burleson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Burleson Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 35W North
7
Merge onto I 35W
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 377
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 377
Exit 52B
Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto TX 121
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23A
Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on SRT
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto DNT
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
22
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
25
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
26
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
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 30.8 miles from Burleson, TX, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 61.6 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 miles or 36m 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
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 Burleson, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Burleson, TX
This is one driving day of about 61.6 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burleson, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 35W for about 14.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Burleson, TX · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Burleson, 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
$9.41 one way
$18.82 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| premium | $4.59 | $11.13 | $22.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burleson, TX to Frisco, TX covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121 Express. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Burleson, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 61.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Burleson, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.
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