Origin
Frisco, TX
Morning in Frisco on Friday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Vidor, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 56m
Distance
308.2 mi
496 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 44m
★
6 AM
5h 57m
8 AM
6h 23m
10 AM
6h 6m
12 PM
6h 3m
3 PM
6h 7m
5 PM
6h 21m
8 PM
5h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vidor, TX
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Trip Overview
This 308.2-mile drive from Frisco, TX to Vidor, TX is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 56 minutes. You'll primarily be on US Highway 69 South, with portions of C F Hawn Freeway and East Denman Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $47, this trip offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. The drive is a highway-focused experience, making it efficient for reaching your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground without extensive detours.
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
154.1 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 56m. Total distance: 308.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 308.2-mile route, with 69% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.3 miles on US Highway 69 South. While the majority of the drive keeps you moving at highway speeds, you will navigate through some city sections, including parts of the C F Hawn Freeway and East Denman Avenue. This blend means you'll experience periods of steady travel interspersed with the need for attention as you pass through more populated areas.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 69 South is the longest continuous segment at about 63.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 69 South and C F Hawn Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 308.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Stonebrook Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Dallas Parkway
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward DNT Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward DNT Toll South
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 69 South | 63.3 mi | 1h 11m |
| C F Hawn Freeway | 58.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| East Denman Avenue | 38.5 mi | 43m |
| US Highway 175 East | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| US Highway 69 North | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| Rusk Street | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 69 South
— 63.3 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Vidor, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
87 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
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
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward DNT Toll South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto DNT
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 635 East
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 635 East
10
Merge onto I 635
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on I 635
19 mi
·
19 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 175
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 175 Bus
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
US Highway 175 West
15
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Corsicana Street
16
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175 East
17
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Pine Street
18
Continue on US 175
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 175
19
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Frankston Highway
20
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jackson Street
22
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 North
23
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dickinson Drive
24
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 South
25
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marcus Street
26
Continue on US 69
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 69 South
27
Continue on US 69
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Rusk Street
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
29
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
30
Continue on Loop 287
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
31
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
32
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Timberland Drive
33
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
34
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
39 mi
·
43 min
·
East Denman Avenue
35
Continue on US 69
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wheeler Avenue
36
Continue on US 69
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 69 North
37
Continue on US 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Magnolia Street
38
Continue on US 69; US 287
42 mi
·
48 min
·
US Highway 69 South
39
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
41
Merge onto I 10; US 90
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10; US 90
Toward Lake Charles
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 860
Toward FM 105: Vidor
43
Continue on West Freeway Boulevard South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Freeway Boulevard South
Use the straight / left lanes.
44
Turn left onto FM 105
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
45
Turn right
243 ft
·
20 sec
46
Turn right
377 ft
·
28 sec
47
At end of road, turn right onto East Freeway Boulevard North
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Freeway Boulevard North
48
Turn straight
196 ft
·
8 sec
49
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 56-minute journey, consider an early morning departure from Frisco, TX, to minimize city traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 63.3-mile stretch on US Highway 69 South, as services can be spaced out in some areas. This relatively short drive allows for a single-day trip, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, a brief stop in a town along US Highway 69 South could be a good option for a meal or stretch.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.1 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 miles.
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 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.1 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vidor, 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 308.2 miles and 5h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 69 South for about 63.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.1 mi from Frisco, TX · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.1 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 69 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.
Arriving in Vidor, TX
The final approach into Vidor, 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 Vidor, 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
$46.57 one way
$93.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $50.97 | $101.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $55.03 | $110.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.05 | $136.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
Dallas North Tollway
(14.1 mi)
$1.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.36 | $14.79 |
| Efficient EV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.97 | $12.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.3 | 1 | $43.15 | $19.72 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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
Vidor, TX
Morning in Vidor on Friday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Palestine, TX
154 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
5h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Vidor, TX covers 308.2 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 69 South, C F Hawn Freeway, East Denman Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.1 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 $46.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 308.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Frisco, TX to Vidor, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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