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Trip from Cameron, TX to Frisco, TX

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

170.7 mi

275 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

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Downtown Cameron, TX, TX

Cameron, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Cameron, TX to Frisco, TX covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35E, North Travis Avenue, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.2 miles on I 35E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.08 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

85.4 miles from Cameron, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Cameron, TX to Frisco, TX covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35E is the longest continuous segment at about 59.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

696 ft 399 ft

Total Climb

602 ft

Total Descent

304 ft

Highest Point

696 ft

~170.7 mi in

Elevation Range

298 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near US 77 / North Travis Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 170.7 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: near the start (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Turn right onto US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / right lanes.
7
86.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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
145.5 mi into trip | ~2h 38m 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
145.6 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
168.7 mi into trip | ~3h 4m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Cameron, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt North along the way.

Dnt North

145.9 mi in | ~2h 38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35E 59.2 mi 1h 2m
North Travis Avenue 48.6 mi 55m
Purple Heart Trail 33 mi 33m
Dallas North Tollway 22.5 mi 25m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway 3.8 mi 4m
Parkwood Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Circle Road 0.4 mi 1m
US 77 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35E — 59.2 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 77; US 190; TX 36

100 ft · 5 sec · East 4th Street
2

Turn right onto US 77

49 mi · 55 min · North Travis Avenue
Use the none / right lanes.
3

Enter roundabout onto Circle Road

215 ft · 11 sec · Circle Road
4

Continue on Circle Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Circle Road
5

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6

Take the ramp

444 ft · 10 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
7

Continue on US 77

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 77
8

Merge onto I 35; US 77

3.3 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the none lane.
9

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

59 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas Use the slight right lane.
11

Take the exit

411 ft · 7 sec
Exit 430A Toward Oak Lawn Avenue Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

468 ft · 9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward DNT North
15

Merge onto DNT

23 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway
Use the none lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto CR 13

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway
18

Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkwood Boulevard
Use the none lane.
20

Continue on 5th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 5th Street
21

Turn right onto Elm Street

353 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
22

Turn left onto 6th Street

346 ft · 15 sec · 6th Street
23

Turn left onto Main Street

309 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

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 85.4 miles from Cameron, TX, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.4 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 32m

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 Cameron, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Cameron, TX

This is one driving day of about 170.7 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cameron, 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 I 35E for about 59.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.4 mi from Cameron, TX · 1h 34m into the drive

Downtown Grand Prairie, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Prairie, TX

85 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

Arlington, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arlington, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.4 miles from Cameron, 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

$26.08 one way

$52.15 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $28.58 $57.15
premium $4.59 $30.85 $61.71
diesel $5.64 $37.92 $75.85

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

$26

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.2 0 $17.92 $8.19
Efficient EV 42.7 0 $14.94 $6.83
EV Truck/SUV 68.3 0 $23.90 $10.92

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Cameron, TX

Afternoon in Cameron on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 15 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Frisco, TX

Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 to 20 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

3h 9m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cameron, TX to Frisco, TX covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35E, North Travis Avenue, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.4 miles from Cameron, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 170.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cameron, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt North along the way.

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