Origin
Frisco, TX
Night in Frisco on Friday
Local time
9:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Greenville, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to Greenville, TX covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Princeton Drive, Sam Rayburn Tollway, East University Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.7 miles on West Princeton Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Frisco, TX
Full guide →Frisco is a suburb of Dallas and part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Arriving in Greenville, TX
Full guide →Greenville is a city of 28,164 (2020) in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 47.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.3 miles (TX 121 / State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese 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
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.
5
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Spur 302 / Washington Street
Turn left onto Spur 302 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
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 Greenville, 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 |
| 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 |
| South McDonald Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Spur 399 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Princeton Drive
— 25.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Greenville, 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
415 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Street
17
Turn right
243 ft
·
17 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Frisco, TX · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenville, TX
The final approach into Greenville, 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
$7.12 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
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
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Greenville, TX
Night in Greenville on Friday
Local time
9:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
14 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 3m 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 Greenville, TX covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Princeton Drive, Sam Rayburn Tollway, East University Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 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 $7.12 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 47.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.3 miles (TX 121 / State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Frisco, TX to Greenville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Srt Toll North along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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