Origin
Frisco, TX
Night in Frisco on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Anna, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anna, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This short 27.9-mile drive from Frisco, TX to Anna, TX should take about 40 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily using West University Drive and Dallas North Tollway before transitioning to McKinney Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this is an economical journey. The route offers a straightforward local driving experience without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent regional landscape.
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
13.9 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 27.9-mile trip. Only 23% of this route involves highway driving, meaning you'll encounter more traffic signals and intersections than open road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.6 miles on West University Drive. As you progress, the character shifts from more developed areas to the quieter local roads leading into Anna. This isn't a high-speed highway cruise; be prepared for frequent adjustments and changing road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West University Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 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 around 1.3 miles in near DNT / Dallas North Tollway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 27.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (DNT / Dallas North Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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DNT / Dallas North Tollway
Merge onto DNT / Dallas North Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 380 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 380 East
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward TX 121 North: Bonham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward TX 121 North: Bonham
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 Anna, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
5.4 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West University Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| McKinney Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Central Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| University Drive | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Powell Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West University Drive
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Anna, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward DNT Toll North
4
Merge onto DNT
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
6
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
7
Turn slight right
158 ft
·
7 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto University Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
University Drive
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 380 East
10
Merge onto US 380
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
University Drive
11
Continue on US 380
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West University Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto North Central Expressway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Central Expressway
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 75; TX 121
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44
Toward TX 121 North: Bonham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 121
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
Toward TX 121 North: Bonham
17
Turn left onto TX 5
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
McKinney Street
18
Continue on TX 5
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Powell Parkway
19
Turn right onto FM 2862
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
20
Turn right onto South Sherley Road
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Sherley Road
21
Arrive at destination
South Sherley Road
Trip Plan
Given the short 40-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times on this 27.9-mile route. Leaving midday might mean more local traffic, so an early morning or late afternoon departure could be smoother. There are no recommended stops, but since the fuel cost is a low $4, you won't need to worry about frequent fill-ups. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Dallas North Tollway onto McKinney Street, as this is a key point where the character of the drive changes significantly.
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 13.9 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.6 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 27.9 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.9 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anna, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Frisco, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 27.9 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frisco, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West University Drive for about 7.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.9 mi from Frisco, TX · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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
Arriving in Anna, TX
The final approach into Anna, 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 Anna, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Dallas North Tollway
(4.1 mi)
$0.33
Central Expressway
(3.4 mi)
$0.27
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Anna, TX
Night in Anna on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Anna, TX covers 27.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West University Drive, Dallas North Tollway, McKinney Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 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 $4.22 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 27.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (DNT / Dallas North Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Frisco, TX to Anna, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
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