Origin
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
1:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
81 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sulphur Springs, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Frisco to Sulphur Springs, expect an 81-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes. Since this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can budget approximately $12 for fuel, making this an affordable excursion within the Great Plains region. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, your travel time will depend heavily on local traffic conditions. Use this itinerary if you want a manageable drive that gets you from point A to point B without a major time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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 Sulphur Springs, TX
Full guide →Sulphur Springs was founded in 1854, though it was then known as "Bright Star", and is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Though the springs that brought about the name have more or less vanished, it is now known as "The Dairy Capital of Texas", with a museum cultured to that very point, even if the dairy industry has waned a bit around here in the early 21st century.
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 1h 39m. Total distance: 81 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that moves away from the typical interstate experience. You will navigate via 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, and Lebanon Road, which means you should expect frequent intersections and shifting speeds rather than a steady highway cruise. Since this route has a zero-percent highway share, you will be traveling entirely on local infrastructure. This makes the drive feel more personal and grounded, as you move steadily through the landscape without the monotony of long, uninterrupted highway stretches. Keep your eyes on the road, as the technical nature of these local turns requires more active focus than a standard freeway commute.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (TX 121 / State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
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5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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TX 121 / State Highway 121
Turn left onto TX 121 / State Highway 121
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward SRT Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward SRT Toll North
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SRT / Sam Rayburn Tollway
Merge onto SRT / Sam Rayburn Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Frisco, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Srt Toll North along the way.
Srt Toll North
6 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Freeway | 28.9 mi | 28m |
| West Princeton Drive | 24 mi | 28m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| US 380 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| East University Drive | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Lebanon Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South McDonald Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
— 28.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Sulphur Springs, 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
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Lebanon Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lebanon Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Coit Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Coit Road
6
Turn left onto TX 121
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 121
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SRT Toll North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto SRT
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Spur 399
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 5
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South McDonald Street
11
Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto South Airport Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Airport Drive
13
Turn right onto US 380
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East University Drive
14
Continue on US 380
24 mi
·
28 min
·
West Princeton Drive
15
Take the exit onto US 380
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 380
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
19
Merge onto I 30; US 67
29 mi
·
28 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SH 154 , SH 11
21
Turn straight onto Shannon Road West
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Shannon Road West
22
Turn left onto TX 154
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Broadway Street
23
Continue on Gilmer Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Street
24
Turn right onto US 67 Bus; TX 154
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jefferson Street West
25
Arrive at destination
US 67 Bus; TX 154
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure around local rush hours to avoid potential congestion on these busy surface streets. Since the 1 hour and 39-minute drive is short enough to handle in one go, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best. There are no mandatory stops scheduled, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Frisco to cover the $12 expense comfortably. A helpful tip for this specific route is to double-check your GPS settings to ensure it stays on your preferred local path, as these turn-heavy roads can sometimes be bypassed by automatic routing software that prioritizes speed over your planned route.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.9 miles.
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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sulphur Springs, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Frisco, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Frisco, TX
This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Frisco, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway for about 28.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Frisco, TX · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sulphur Springs, TX
The final approach into Sulphur Springs, 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
$12.24 one way
$24.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(6.9 mi)
$0.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Sulphur Springs, TX
Late night in Sulphur Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Farmersville, TX
41 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 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 39m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, West Princeton Drive, Sam Rayburn Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 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 $12.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (TX 121 / State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Frisco, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Srt Toll North along the way.
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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