Origin
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Grapevine, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grapevine, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to Grapevine, TX covers 24.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121, State Highway 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Sam Rayburn Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Frisco, TX
Full guide →Frisco is a suburb of Dallas and part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Arriving in Grapevine, TX
Full guide →Grapevine is in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the state of Texas. It is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sam Rayburn Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Stonebrook Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Dallas Parkway
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Grapevine Mills Trail, Bass Pro Drive, Bethel Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Grapevine Mills Trail, Bass Pro Drive, B...
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grapevine Mills Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Grapevine Mills Trail
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 Grapevine, TX, road signs point toward Dnt Toll South and Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway.
Dnt Toll South
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| TX 121 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 26 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Northwest Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Rayburn Tollway
— 11.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Grapevine, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
87 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward DNT Toll South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto DNT
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SRT
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 121
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
12
Continue on SRT
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on TX 121
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Grapevine Mills Trail, Bass Pro Drive, Bethel Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
325 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Grapevine Mills Trail
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto TX 26
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 26
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on East Northwest Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Northwest Highway
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto East Hudgins Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Hudgins Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
East Hudgins Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.08
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(11.6 mi)
$0.93
Dallas North Tollway
(1.8 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Grapevine, TX
Late night in Grapevine on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 Grapevine, TX covers 24.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121, State Highway 26. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $3.66 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 13 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Frisco, TX and Grapevine, TX, road signs point toward Dnt Toll South and Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway.
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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