Origin
Euless, TX
Late night in Euless on Friday
Local time
12:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Euless, TX to Frisco, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Euless, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 33.1-mile drive from Euless, TX to Frisco, TX is easily manageable in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the President George Bush Turnpike and Dallas North Tollway, with a portion on Airport Freeway. Given its short duration and modest $5 estimated fuel cost, there's no need to break this journey into an overnight stay. Both Euless and Frisco are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't experience a dramatic shift in scenery. This route is a practical option for getting between these two Texas cities efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this trip, with approximately 65% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles on the President George Bush Turnpike. While largely a highway drive, the transition between roads like the President George Bush Turnpike and the Dallas North Tollway offers a dynamic feel. You'll experience a mix of consistent highway speeds and the occasional adjustment as you navigate these key Texas arteries.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and Dallas North Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turn...
8
3.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT North, TX 161 North: President George Bush Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PGBT North, TX 161 North: President Geor...
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
7
23 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
6
23.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Euless, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt, Pgbt North, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
Pgbt
3.4 mi in
|
~4m
Pgbt North
3.6 mi in
|
~4m
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
22.8 mi in
|
~26m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
23 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 18.2 mi | 19m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Airport Freeway | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Euless Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 18.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Euless, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on TX 10
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Euless Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward TX 183 East
3
Merge onto TX 183
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward PGBT North, TX 161 North: President George Bush Turnpike North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto TX 161
18 mi
·
19 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto DNT
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
13
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
15
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
16
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
17
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
18
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.03
President George Bush Turnpike
(18.2 mi)
$1.46
Dallas North Tollway
(7.1 mi)
$0.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Friday
Local time
12:08 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
40m 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 Euless, TX to Frisco, TX covers 33.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, Dallas North Tollway, Airport Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Euless, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.00 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Euless, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt, Pgbt North, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
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