Origin
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to San Elizario, TX
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Drive Time
10h 40m
Distance
634.1 mi
1,020 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 31m
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6 AM
10h 40m
8 AM
11h 0m
10 AM
10h 47m
12 PM
10h 45m
3 PM
10h 48m
5 PM
10h 59m
8 PM
10h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Elizario, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to San Elizario, TX covers 634.1 miles and takes about 10h 40m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, Stonebrook Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $95.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
317 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 634.1 miles and 10h 40m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are 5th Street and Parkwood Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 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?
At 10h 40m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 10h 40m, 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 San Elizario, 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 San Elizario, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
85 ft
·
10 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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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
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Stonebrook Parkway
5
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Dallas Parkway
6
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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DNT Toll South
7
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
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Dallas North Tollway
8
Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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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
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Sam Rayburn Tollway
11
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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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
6.9 mi
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7 min
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TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
15
Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
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TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
16
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
17
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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SH 183 TEXpress
18
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
19
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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I 820 TEXpress
20
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
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Northeast Loop
21
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
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Jim Wright Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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I 30 West: Weatherford
23
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
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West Freeway
24
Merge slight right
421 mi
·
7 hr
25
Merge slight left
143 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
27
Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
499 ft
·
21 sec
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Gateway Boulevard West
28
Turn left onto FM 1110
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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FM 1110
29
Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Clint-San Elizario Road
30
Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Loop Drive
31
Turn left
3.7 mi
·
6 min
32
Turn left onto Socorro Road
397 ft
·
10 sec
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Socorro Road
33
Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.
440 ft
·
19 sec
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San Elizario Rd
34
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 317 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 5h 20m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 140 miles or 2h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 317 miles or 5h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 317 miles or 5h 20m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Elizario, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Frisco, TX
Aim for roughly 317 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into San Elizario, TX
Aim for roughly 317 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 140 miles from Frisco, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 317 mi from Frisco, TX · 5h 20m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
209 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
419 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Odessa, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
317 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 317 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 140 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 317 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 317 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in San Elizario, TX
The final approach into San Elizario, 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 San Elizario, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach San Elizario, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$95.81 one way
$191.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
222 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $104.88 | $209.75 |
| premium | $4.54 | $113.21 | $226.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $140.00 | $280.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 221.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 190.2 | 2 | $66.58 | $30.44 |
| Efficient EV | 158.5 | 1 | $55.48 | $25.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 253.6 | 3 | $88.77 | $40.58 |
Gas CO2
222 kg
EV CO2
74 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
San Elizario, TX
Late night in San Elizario on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
10h 40m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 San Elizario, TX covers 634.1 miles and takes about 10h 40m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 317 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 317 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 $95.81 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 3 meaningful breaks 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 10h 40m, 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 San Elizario, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frisco, TX to San Elizario, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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