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Trip from Frisco, TX to Commerce, TX

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

62.1 mi

100 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Commerce, TX

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Trip Overview

This 62.1-mile drive from Frisco, TX to Commerce, TX will take you approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a single day, with a modest estimated fuel cost of $9. The journey primarily utilizes West Princeton Drive, State Highway 224, and the Sam Rayburn Tollway. As you travel through the Great Plains region within Texas, expect a local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. This route is ideal for those who prefer a more connected, turn-heavy drive over a long, uninterrupted highway stretch.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with only 20% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 25.7 miles on West Princeton Drive. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and likely making more frequent turns and adjustments. The character of the drive is less about speed and more about engaging with the local infrastructure as you make your way across the Texas landscape. It's a route that keeps you actively involved in the driving process.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Princeton Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 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 early in the drive near 5th Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.1 miles (Lebanon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (TX 121 / State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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.
4
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | Lebanon Road

Turn left onto Lebanon Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | 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.

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 Commerce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Srt Toll North along the way.

Srt Toll North

6 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Princeton Drive 25.7 mi 31m
State Highway 224 11.4 mi 12m
Sam Rayburn Tollway 6.9 mi 7m
East University Drive 3.3 mi 4m
Lebanon Road 2.9 mi 5m
Parkwood Boulevard 1.8 mi 3m
Commerce Drive 1.4 mi 2m
South McDonald Street 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: West Princeton Drive — 25.7 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

26 mi · 31 min · West Princeton Drive
15

Turn straight onto Spur 302

171 ft · 9 sec · Wright Street
16

Turn left onto Spur 302

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Washington Street
17

Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 34

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Johnson Street
18

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 34

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Commerce Drive
19

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 224

0.9 mi · 1 min · Commerce Drive
20

Continue on TX 224

11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 224
21

Turn right onto TX 224 Bus

1.2 mi · 2 min · Live Oak Street
22

Arrive at destination

Live Oak Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31 mi from Frisco, TX · 43m into the drive

city in Collin County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McKinney, TX

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

McKinney, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmersville, TX

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 Commerce, TX

The final approach into Commerce, 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

$9.38 one way

$18.77 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $10.27 $20.54
premium $4.54 $11.09 $22.18
diesel $5.61 $13.71 $27.42

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$1

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Frisco, TX

Late night in Frisco on Friday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Commerce, TX

Late night in Commerce on Friday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1h 22m 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 Commerce, TX covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Princeton Drive, State Highway 224, Sam Rayburn Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 $9.38 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 62.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.1 miles (Lebanon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (TX 121 / State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Frisco, TX to Commerce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Srt Toll North along the way.

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