Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
226.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
The drive from Frisco, TX to Brady, TX covers 226.4 miles and takes about 4h 41m 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 $33.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.2 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 41m drive with frequent turns across 226.4 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 |
| SRT | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Brady, 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 SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue straight
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury
Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard
Continue on US Highway 377 South
Continue on Cresson Bypass
Continue on East South Loop
Continue on West Washington Street
Continue on South US Highway 377
Continue on Dublin Bypass
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
Continue on US Highway 67
Continue on East Central Avenue
Continue on US Highway 67
Continue on Early Boulevard
Continue on East Commerce Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on US Highway 377 South
Continue on Bridge Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brady, 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 226.4 miles and 4h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.2 mi from Frisco, TX · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 113.2 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brady, 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 Brady, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.68 one way
$67.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.90 | $75.80 |
| premium | $4.59 | $40.92 | $81.84 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $35.59 | $71.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.77 | $10.87 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.70 | $14.49 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Brady on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Fort Worth, TX
113 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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