Origin
Grapevine, TX
Late night in Grapevine on Saturday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grapevine, TX to Frisco, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grapevine, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grapevine, TX to Frisco, TX covers 24.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121, Dallas North Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Sam Rayburn Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Grapevine, TX
Full guide →Grapevine is in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the state of Texas. It is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas.
Arriving in Frisco, TX
Full guide →Frisco is a suburb of Dallas and part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 24.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sam Rayburn Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East Northwest Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Northwest Highway
Turn right onto East Northwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Stonebrook Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Stonebrook Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grapevine, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
19.2 mi in
|
~23m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway
19.7 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| TX 121 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 26 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Northwest Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Rayburn Tollway
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapevine, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on East Hudgins Street
98 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Hudgins Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Northwest Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Northwest Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on TX 26
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 26
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward TX 121 North: Lewisville
6
Merge onto TX 121
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
9
Continue on SRT
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto DNT
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
15
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
17
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
18
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
19
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(11.7 mi)
$0.94
Dallas North Tollway
(1.9 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 Grapevine, TX to Frisco, TX covers 24.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121, Dallas North Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Grapevine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.67 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Grapevine, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.
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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