Origin
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Spanning just 40.6 miles, this quick trip from Frisco to Arlington connects two major hubs within the Great Plains region of Texas. You can expect to reach your destination in about 50 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly for solo travelers or families. You will primarily utilize the President George Bush Turnpike, the Dallas North Tollway, and the Tom Landry Freeway to navigate the metro area. Because the entire journey takes place within the same region, you won't experience significant shifts in landscape, allowing for a consistent driving experience from start to finish.
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
20.3 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 69% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. The road personality is defined by fast-paced commuting, so expect a steady, efficient pace rather than a winding scenic tour. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the President George Bush Turnpike, where you will cover 24.3 miles of highway driving. As you transition between the various tollways and freeways, the environment remains urban and industrial. While the route lacks the technical challenges of mountain passes or rural backroads, the heavy reliance on major highways means you should stay alert for typical metro traffic flow.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and Dallas North Tollway. 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.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 40.6 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: 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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Stonebrook Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Dallas Parkway
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpik...
7
37.9 mi into trip
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~44m in
Take the exit toward FM 157: Collins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Frisco, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike and Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike.
Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike
8.9 mi in
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~11m
Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike
9.7 mi in
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~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| North Center Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wet N Wild Way | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 24.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Arlington, 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
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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
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto PGBT
24 mi
·
26 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 30
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 50-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak rush hours is always wise to keep your travel time consistent. You will not need to plan for any stops, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without fatigue. Ensure you have your toll tag ready, as the heavy reliance on the President George Bush Turnpike and Dallas North Tollway means you will be moving through multiple toll collection points. Keep your fuel level topped off before leaving Frisco to ensure you don't have to hunt for stations mid-commute. Treat this as a straightforward transit route where the main goal is efficiency rather than sightseeing.
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 20.3 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 40.6 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.3 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, 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 40.6 miles and 50m.
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 President George Bush Turnpike for about 24.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Frisco, TX · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, TX
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| premium | $4.59 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.51
President George Bush Turnpike
(24.3 mi)
$1.95
Dallas North Tollway
(6.9 mi)
$0.56
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
$6
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
21 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
50m 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 Arlington, TX covers 40.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, Dallas North Tollway, Tom Landry Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 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 $6.20 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 40.6 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: 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 Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike and Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike.
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