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 Joshua, TX
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Joshua, TX
Erik Schereder
Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to Joshua, TX covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, Stonebrook Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.42 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.1 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 68.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Frisco, TX to Joshua, TX is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frisco, TX to Joshua, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stonebrook Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| DNT Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas North Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SRT | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Joshua, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
85 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
5th Street
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
5
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
6
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
DNT Toll South
7
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
8
Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
9
Keep slight right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
11
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
7 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
14 mi
·
15 min
·
TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
15
Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Airport Freeway
16
Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Airport Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
18
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
North South Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
20
Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
21
Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
22
Continue on North Broadway Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
23
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 12th Street
24
Turn right
49 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 34.1 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 41m into the drive.
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 68.2 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.1 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joshua, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 68.2 miles and 1h 23m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Frisco, TX · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Joshua, TX
The final approach into Joshua, 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 Joshua, 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
$10.42 one way
$20.84 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
| premium | $4.59 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Joshua, TX
Afternoon in Joshua on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bedford, TX
34 mi in
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
1h 23m 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 Joshua, TX covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, Stonebrook Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 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 $10.42 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.
The drive from Frisco, TX to Joshua, TX is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frisco, TX to Joshua, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frisco, TX to Joshua, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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