Origin
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
81 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Sulphur Springs, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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, Lebanon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.37 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
40.5 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 81 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 Sulphur Springs, TX is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lebanon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coit Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SRT Toll North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South McDonald Street | 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 Sulphur Springs, 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
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Lebanon Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lebanon Road
5
Turn right onto Coit Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Coit Road
6
Turn left onto State Highway 121
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 121
7
Take the ramp slight left toward SRT Toll North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SRT Toll North
8
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
9
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue on South McDonald Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South McDonald Street
11
Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Airport Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Airport Drive
13
Turn right onto East University Drive
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East University Drive
14
Continue on West Princeton Drive
24 mi
·
28 min
·
West Princeton Drive
15
Take the exit slight right
3.9 mi
·
5 min
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
17
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
29 mi
·
28 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward SH 154 , SH 11
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
SH 154 , SH 11
21
Turn straight onto Shannon Road West
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Shannon Road West
22
Turn left onto South Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Broadway Street
23
Continue on Gilmer Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Street
24
Turn right onto Jefferson Street West
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jefferson Street West
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 40.5 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 49m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 49m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sulphur Springs, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 81 miles and 1h 39m.
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 40.5 mi from Frisco, TX · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Arriving in Sulphur Springs, TX
The final approach into Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs, 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
$12.37 one way
$24.75 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| premium | $4.59 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Sulphur Springs, TX
Afternoon in Sulphur Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
41°F
Wylie, TX
41 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 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 39m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, Lebanon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 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 $12.37 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 Sulphur Springs, TX is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frisco, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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