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Trip from Frisco, TX to Cameron, TX

Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

170.7 mi

275 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 56m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cameron, TX, TX

Cameron, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Frisco, TX to Cameron, TX covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South R L Thornton Freeway, Robinson Drive, Dallas North Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.9 miles on South R L Thornton Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

85.3 miles from Frisco, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 8m highway drive covering 170.7 miles, with most of the trip on South R L Thornton Freeway and Robinson Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.9 miles on South R L Thornton Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South R L Thornton Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 89.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

696 ft 399 ft

Total Climb

311 ft

Total Descent

609 ft

Highest Point

696 ft

Elevation Range

298 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South R L Thornton Freeway and Robinson Drive. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 170.7 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 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These 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.
7
24.8 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 35E South
7
25.3 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E South
7
121.9 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | Loop 396 / South Valley Mills Drive

Turn left onto Loop 396 / South Valley Mills Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Frisco, TX and Cameron, TX, road signs point toward Dallas Zoo and Loop 396.

Dallas Zoo

28 mi in | ~34m | via I 35E

Loop 396

121.5 mi in | ~2h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South R L Thornton Freeway 89.9 mi 1h 32m
Robinson Drive 29.5 mi 33m
Dallas North Tollway 22.9 mi 25m
US 77 19.1 mi 21m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway 4.3 mi 4m
North Stemmons Freeway 1.9 mi 2m
Parkwood Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Stonebrook Parkway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South R L Thornton Freeway — 89.9 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Cameron, 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

23 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 35E South Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

329 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 35E South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
11

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 35E South
12

Merge onto I 35E

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the none lane.
13

Continue on I 35E

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
14

Continue on I 35E

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
Exit 426 Toward Dallas Zoo Use the none lane.
15

Continue on I 35; US 77

4.3 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 333A Toward Loop 396
17

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
18

Turn left onto Loop 396

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
Use the none lane.
19

Enter roundabout onto Robinson Drive

125 ft · 5 sec · Robinson Drive
20

Continue on Robinson Drive

29 mi · 33 min · Robinson Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Continue on US 77

19 mi · 21 min · US 77
22

Turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36

100 ft · 1 sec · East 4th Street
23

Arrive at destination

US 77; US 190; TX 36

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.3 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.3 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cameron, 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 170.7 miles and 3h 8m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South R L Thornton Freeway for about 89.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.3 mi from Frisco, TX · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown Grand Prairie, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Prairie, TX

85 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

Grand Prairie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arlington, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 miles.

Arriving in Cameron, TX

The final approach into Cameron, 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 Cameron, 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

$26.08 one way

$52.15 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $28.58 $57.15
premium $4.59 $30.85 $61.71
diesel $5.64 $37.92 $75.85

Estimated Tolls: $1.83

Dallas North Tollway (22.9 mi) $1.83

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

$26

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.2 0 $17.92 $8.19
Efficient EV 42.7 0 $14.94 $6.83
EV Truck/SUV 68.3 0 $23.90 $10.92

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Frisco, TX

Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday

Local time

3:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 to 20 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Cameron, TX

Afternoon in Cameron on Sunday

Local time

3:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 15 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

3h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Cameron, TX covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South R L Thornton Freeway, Robinson Drive, Dallas North 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 85.3 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 $26.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 170.7 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 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Frisco, TX and Cameron, TX, road signs point toward Dallas Zoo and Loop 396.

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