Origin
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Benbrook, TX
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Benbrook, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Frisco to Benbrook, you are looking at a straightforward 62.1-mile drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a network of major roads including the Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121, and the Jim Wright Freeway. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should cover your transit across these Great Plains landscapes. Because the entire journey remains within Texas, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this highway-focused route offers a reliable and predictable travel experience.
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
31 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as roughly 71% of your journey consists of highway driving. The road maintains a practical, utilitarian personality designed for moving quickly between these two Texas hubs. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Jim Wright Freeway, which spans 16.5 miles of the total distance. Rather than winding backroads, this route prioritizes efficiency and movement through the metropolitan area. While the scenery remains focused on the Great Plains terrain, the character of the drive is defined by its steady pace and reliance on major thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Wright Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Wright Freeway and TX 121. 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
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 62.1 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 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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.
8
24.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
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TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Gr...
7
31.7 mi into trip
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~37m in
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TX 121 Express
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Expres...
7
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
7
60.9 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 377 South: Granbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 377 South: Granbury
Towns Along This Route
Between Frisco, TX and Benbrook, TX, road signs point toward Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway, Arlington and Grand Praire.
Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.8 mi in
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~6m
Arlington
24.8 mi in
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~29m
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via TX 121
Grand Praire
24.8 mi in
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~29m
|
via TX 121
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Wright Freeway | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| TX 121 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| TX 121 Express | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Wright Freeway
— 16.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Benbrook, 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 none / 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 none lane.
11
Continue on TX 121
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on SRT
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
19
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
21
Continue on I 820
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 377 South: Granbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 377
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto Mercedes Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mercedes Street
26
Turn right onto Wade Hampton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wade Hampton Street
27
Arrive at destination
Wade Hampton Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1 hour and 13-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the 62.1 miles without scheduling mandatory stops, though keeping the $9 fuel budget in mind will help you plan your refueling needs before you leave Frisco. Since the majority of your time will be spent on highways like the Sam Rayburn Tollway and TX 121, keep a close eye on traffic patterns to avoid potential congestion during peak commute hours. A smart tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the toll requirements on the Sam Rayburn Tollway ahead of time to ensure a seamless drive. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Benbrook exactly when you need to be there.
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 31 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.5 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 62.1 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31 miles or 37m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benbrook, 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 62.1 miles and 1h 13m.
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 Jim Wright Freeway for about 16.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Frisco, TX · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benbrook, TX
The final approach into Benbrook, 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 Benbrook, 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
$9.49 one way
$18.97 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| premium | $4.59 | $11.22 | $22.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Benbrook, TX
Afternoon in Benbrook on Sunday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
3 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 13m 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 Benbrook, TX covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Wright Freeway, TX 121, Sam Rayburn Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 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 $9.49 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 17 significant decision points across 62.1 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 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Frisco, TX and Benbrook, TX, road signs point toward Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway, Arlington and Grand Praire.
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