Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Greenville, TX to Frisco, TX covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 380, Main Street, Stacy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on US 380. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.89 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
22.6 miles from Greenville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 45.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 380 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.1 miles on US 380.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 380 and Main Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pickett Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spur 302 / Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Pickett Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto King Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Spur 302 / Lee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Stacy Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Stacy Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 380 | 27.1 mi | 31m |
| Main Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Stacy Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Lee Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South McDonald Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Airport Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, TX and Frisco, TX.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Pickett Street
Turn right onto King Street
Turn left onto Spur 302
Continue on US 380
Turn left onto North Airport Drive
Turn right onto Elm Street
Turn left onto TX 5
Continue on Spur 399
Continue on SRT
Take the exit
Turn straight onto TX 121
Turn right onto Stacy Road
Continue on FM 3537
Arrive at destination
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.
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 45.1 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.6 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frisco, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Greenville, 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 Greenville, TX
This is one driving day of about 45.1 miles and 1h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Greenville, TX · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| premium | $4.59 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
2:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Wylie, TX
23 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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