Origin
Decatur, TX
Late night in Decatur on Saturday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, TX to Frisco, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Decatur, TX to Frisco, TX is 50.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via East US Highway 380 and I 35E, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey between two North Texas communities. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, it’s an ideal option for a quick trip or a segment of a larger road adventure. Plan for this to be a simple, functional drive without extensive detours.
About the Cities
Arriving in Frisco, TX
Full guide →Frisco is a suburb of Dallas and part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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 10m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 19.9 miles on East US Highway 380 before transitioning to I 35E and then Main Street. Expect a mix of faster highway speeds and more urban road conditions as you approach your destination. The character is largely functional, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East US Highway 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 380 and I 35E. 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 81 Bus; US 287 Bus; US 380 Bus; FM 51 / East Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus; US 380 Bus; FM 51 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 380 Bus; FM 51 / North Cates Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus; US 380 Bus; FM 51 / East Walnut Street
Turn right onto US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus; US 380 Bus; FM 51 / East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 380 Bus; FM 51 / North Cates Street
Turn left onto US 380 Bus; FM 51 / North Cates Street
Navigation decision point
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 35 South
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 458
Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
6
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 380 | 19.9 mi | 22m |
| I 35E | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Eldorado Parkway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West University Drive | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East Eldorado Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Swisher Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 380
— 19.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on North Market Street
176 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn right onto US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus; US 380 Bus; FM 51
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto US 380 Bus; FM 51
384 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Cates Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 380 Bus; FM 51
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Business 380
5
Turn straight onto FM 51
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North FM 51
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
7
Merge onto US 380
20 mi
·
22 min
·
East US Highway 380
8
Continue on US 380
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Drive
9
Take the exit
288 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Interstate 35
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 35 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35; US 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 35E; US 77
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 458
Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 35E
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto West Swisher Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Swisher Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on LLTB
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
18
Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Eldorado Parkway
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on FM 720
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Eldorado Parkway
20
Turn right onto Witt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Witt Road
21
Turn left onto King Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
King Road
22
Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto 5th Street
395 ft
·
20 sec
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Oak Street
356 ft
·
17 sec
·
Oak Street
25
Turn right onto 6th Street
355 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
26
Turn right onto Main Street
268 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Decatur, TX · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Decatur, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.65 one way
$15.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.03 | $18.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Corinth, TX
25 mi in
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
2 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Decatur, TX to Frisco, TX covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East US Highway 380, I 35E, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Decatur, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.65 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus; US 380 Bus; FM 51 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 380 Bus; FM 51 / North Cates Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Decatur, TX to Frisco, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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