Origin
Frisco, TX
Morning in Frisco on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Anthony, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anthony, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to Anthony, TX covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Preston Road, East Highway 82, Highway 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.8 miles on Preston Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Frisco, TX to Anthony, TX covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Preston Road is the longest continuous segment at about 36.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
TX 289 / Preston Road
Turn left onto TX 289 / Preston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward FM 1897: Bells, Ambrose
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FM 1897: Bells, Ambrose
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Frisco, TX and Anthony, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1897: Bells and Ambrose.
Fm 1897: Bells
55.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Ambrose
55.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Road | 36.8 mi | 46m |
| East Highway 82 | 8.5 mi | 8m |
| Highway 82 | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| Ole Ambrose Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| FM 1753 | 1 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Preston Road
— 36.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Anthony, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
87 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 5th Street
356 ft
·
17 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
356 ft
·
17 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Turn right onto 6th Street
355 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto TX 289
37 mi
·
46 min
·
Preston Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 82 East: Sherman
8
Merge onto US 82
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 82
9
Continue on US 82
8.5 mi
·
8 min
·
East Highway 82
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward FM 1897: Bells, Ambrose
11
Turn left onto FM 1897
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ole Ambrose Road
12
Turn right onto FM 1753
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1753
13
Arrive at destination
FM 1753
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Frisco, TX · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anthony, TX
The final approach into Anthony, 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
$9.11 one way
$18.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Anthony, TX
Morning in Anthony on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Celina, TX
30 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
12 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 15m 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 Frisco, TX to Anthony, TX covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Preston Road, East Highway 82, Highway 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 miles from Frisco, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.11 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 straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Frisco, TX and Anthony, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1897: Bells and Ambrose.
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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