Origin
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Port Lavaca, TX
Drive Time
6h 37m
Distance
347.3 mi
559 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 25m
★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Lavaca, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to Port Lavaca, TX covers 347.3 miles and takes about 6h 37m 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 $53.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
173.7 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 37m drive with frequent turns across 347.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frisco, TX to Port Lavaca, 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 |
| I 35E South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 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 Port Lavaca, 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
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 35E South
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 35E South
10
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 35E South
12
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
13
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
14
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
15
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Loop 396
17
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
18
Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Valley Mills Drive
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
The Circle
20
Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Robinson Drive
21
Continue straight
19 mi
·
21 min
22
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
East 4th Street
23
Continue on Kemp Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kemp Street
24
Continue on East 1st Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 1st Street
25
Take the exit slight right
101 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
26
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
27
Continue on Fairwinds Street
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
28
Turn left onto United States Highway 77
45 mi
·
53 min
·
United States Highway 77
29
Turn left onto East Goodwin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Goodwin Avenue
30
Continue on Port Lavaca Drive
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Port Lavaca Drive
31
Keep slight left
5.4 mi
·
7 min
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.7 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 3h 18m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.7 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Lavaca, 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.
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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 347.3 miles and 6h 37m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.7 mi from Frisco, TX · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.7 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Port Lavaca, TX
The final approach into Port Lavaca, 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 Port Lavaca, 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
$53.05 one way
$106.10 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $58.14 | $116.28 |
| premium | $4.59 | $62.77 | $125.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.16 | $154.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.47 | $16.67 |
| Efficient EV | 86.8 | 0 | $30.39 | $13.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.9 | 1 | $48.62 | $22.23 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Port Lavaca, TX
Afternoon in Port Lavaca on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
20 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
6h 37m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Port Lavaca, TX covers 347.3 miles and takes about 6h 37m 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 173.7 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 $53.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frisco, TX to Port Lavaca, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frisco, TX to Port Lavaca, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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