Drive Time
44m
Distance
41.1 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
The drive from Frisco, TX to Arlington, TX covers 41.1 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, Stonebrook Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.11 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
20.6 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 41.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stonebrook Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| DNT Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas North Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PGBT | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PGBT West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Arlington, TX.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
Turn left onto North Center Street
Turn right onto West Abram 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 41.1 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.6 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Frisco, 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 Frisco, TX
This is one driving day of about 41.1 miles and 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Frisco, TX · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.59 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Carrollton, TX
21 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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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