Origin
Frisco, TX
Night in Frisco on Thursday
Local time
11:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Sherman, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherman, TX
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Trip Overview
This 40.2-mile drive from Frisco, TX to Sherman, TX is a straightforward trip, taking about 53 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, it's an easy day trip, perfect for a single day of travel. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. It's primarily a local drive with a low highway share of only 5%, making it a more connected experience through local roads. You won't need an overnight stop for this short journey, allowing for a flexible schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 40.2-mile stretch. With only a 5% highway share, most of your time will be spent navigating through local streets and state highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.2 miles on Preston Road, offering a bit of consistent cruising before the route becomes more broken up by turns. The road personality shifts from more urban-feeling stretches near Frisco to a more open, local road feel as you approach Sherman.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Preston Road is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Frisco, TX to Sherman, TX is easy. At 53m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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TX 289 / Preston Road
Turn left onto TX 289 / Preston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
34.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn slight right toward TX 56: Southmayd, Sherman
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 56: Southmayd, Sherman
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Road | 33.2 mi | 42m |
| State Highway 56 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Houston Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Lamar Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Preston Road
— 33.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Sherman, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
87 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 5th Street
356 ft
·
17 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
356 ft
·
17 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Turn right onto 6th Street
355 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto TX 289
33 mi
·
42 min
·
Preston Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward TX 56: Southmayd, Sherman
8
Turn slight right
165 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn slight right onto TX 56
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 56
10
Continue on TX 56
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Houston Street
11
Continue on TX 56
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
TX 56
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Frisco, TX · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sherman, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sherman, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Sherman, TX
Night in Sherman on Thursday
Local time
11:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Celina, TX
20 mi in
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
11 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
53m 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 Sherman, TX covers 40.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Preston Road, State Highway 56, West Houston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 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 $6.07 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 Sherman, TX is easy. At 53m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Frisco, TX to Sherman, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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