Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Flower Mound, TX to Frisco, TX covers 25.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Coves Drive, Hide-A-Way Lane, Simmons Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.81 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
12.8 miles from Flower Mound, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 25.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Coves Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hide-A-Way Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Simmons Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McKamy Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flower Mound Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Round Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Stemmons Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Flower Mound, TX and Frisco, TX.
Start on Wanda Lane
Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
Turn right onto Hide-A-Way Lane
Turn right onto Simmons Road
Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
Turn right onto Flower Mound Road
Continue on West Round Grove Road
Turn right onto South Stemmons Freeway
Continue on South Stemmons Freeway
Turn left onto East State Highway 121
Take the ramp straight toward TX 121 North, SRT Toll North
Continue straight
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
Continue on 5th Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25.6 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frisco, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Flower Mound, 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 Flower Mound, TX
This is one driving day of about 25.6 miles and 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.8 mi from Flower Mound, TX · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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.
A short stop after about 25.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Flower Mound, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.59 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Flower Mound on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Lewisville, TX
13 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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