Origin
Greatwood, TX
Night in Greatwood on Friday
Local time
10:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greatwood, 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
5h 18m
Distance
289.8 mi
466 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 5m
★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greatwood, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Greatwood, TX to Frisco, TX covers 289.8 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Freeway, Dallas North Tollway, West Sam Houston Tollway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 223.1 miles on North Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
144.9 miles from Greatwood, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
About the Cities
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 5h 18m. Total distance: 289.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 18m highway drive covering 289.8 miles, with most of the trip on North Freeway and Dallas North Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 223.1 miles on North Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 223.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
696 ft
70 ft
Total Climb
818 ft
Total Descent
192 ft
Highest Point
696 ft
~289.8 mi in
Elevation Range
626 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Freeway and Dallas North Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 25 significant decision points across 289.8 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: at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Sam Houston Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 115
Toward Sam Houston Tollway
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
7
37.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 45 North: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 45 North: Dallas
8
262.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
262.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Elm Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greatwood, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Main Street West and Dnt Toll.
Downtown
37.7 mi in
|
~47m
Main Street West
262.5 mi in
|
~4h 42m
Dnt Toll
264.5 mi in
|
~4h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Freeway | 223.1 mi | 3h 51m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 22.8 mi | 25m |
| West Sam Houston Tollway South | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| West Sam Houston Tollway North | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Southwest Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| North Sam Houston Tollway West | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Freeway Frontage Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Freeway
— 223.1 mi, about 3h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greatwood, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on Greatwood Lake Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Greatwood Lake Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Shadow Bend Drive
501 ft
·
22 sec
·
Shadow Bend Drive
3
Continue on Hunters Point Drive
467 ft
·
25 sec
·
Hunters Point Drive
4
Turn left onto Shannondale Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Shannondale Drive
5
Turn right onto Brook Chase Drive
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brook Chase Drive
6
Turn right onto Riverbrook Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverbrook Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 59 North, I 69 North
9
Merge onto I 69; US 59
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 115
Toward Sam Houston Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto BW 8
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Sam Houston Parkway South
13
Continue on SHT
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto SHT
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto SHT
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SHT
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on BW 8
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Sam Houston Parkway West
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
3 min
Toward I 45 North: Dallas
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 45
223 mi
·
3 hr 51 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elm Street
24
Turn right onto North Olive Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olive Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on McKinnon Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinnon Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward DNT Toll
27
Continue on DNT
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
30
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
32
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
33
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
34
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
35
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
36
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
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 144.9 miles from Greatwood, TX, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 223.1 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 64 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.9 miles or 2h 40m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frisco, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greatwood, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greatwood, TX
This is one driving day of about 289.8 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Greatwood, 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 North Freeway for about 223.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.9 mi from Greatwood, TX · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.9 miles from Greatwood, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 223.1 miles.
Arriving in Frisco, TX
The final approach into Frisco, 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 Frisco, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.79 one way
$87.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| premium | $4.54 | $51.74 | $103.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.98 | $127.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.83
Sam Houston Tollway
(25 mi)
$2.00
Dallas North Tollway
(22.8 mi)
$1.83
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
$44
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.9 | 1 | $30.43 | $13.91 |
| Efficient EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.36 | $11.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.9 | 1 | $40.57 | $18.55 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% 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
Frisco, TX
Night in Frisco on Friday
Local time
10:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Palestine, TX
145 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
5 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
5h 18m 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 Greatwood, TX to Frisco, TX covers 289.8 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Freeway, Dallas North Tollway, West Sam Houston Tollway South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.9 miles from Greatwood, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.79 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 25 significant decision points across 289.8 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: at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Greatwood, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Main Street West and Dnt Toll.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 70 ft to 696 ft elevation with about 818 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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