Trip from Hereford, TX to Frisco, TX

Drive Time

6h 11m

Distance

396.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Hereford, TX to Frisco, TX covers 396.1 miles and takes about 6h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 1st Street, I 40, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.93 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

198.1 miles from Hereford, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 11m drive with frequent turns across 396.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 1st Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 287 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 287	Unavailable	Refreshing
Burnett Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Avenue F Northwest	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 1st Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn left onto West 1st Street

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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

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Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

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Continue on Burnett Street

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Continue on US Highway 287

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Continue on Avenue F Northwest

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Continue on US Highway 287

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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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Continue on US Highway 287 East

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Continue on Northwest Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

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Continue on Central East Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

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Take the exit slight right

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Keep slight left

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Turn left onto West US Highway 380

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Continue on West University Drive

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Take the exit slight right

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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

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Merge slight left

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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2181: Swisher Road

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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E

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Turn left onto West Swisher Road

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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge

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Continue on West Eldorado Parkway

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Continue on East Eldorado Parkway

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Turn right onto Witt Road

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Turn left onto King Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Turn left onto 5th Street

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Turn right onto Oak Street

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Turn right onto 6th Street

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Turn right onto Main Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 198.1 miles from Hereford, TX, or about 3h 5m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 87 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 198.1 miles or 3h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 14m

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 Hereford, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hereford, TX

This is one driving day of about 396.1 miles and 6h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Hereford, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

198 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 198.1 mi from Hereford, TX

Memphis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198.1 miles from Hereford, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$58.93	$117.86
midgrade	$4.25	$66.31	$132.62
premium	$4.59	$71.59	$143.19
diesel	$3.99	$62.27	$124.54

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 138.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hereford, TX to Frisco, TX covers 396.1 miles and takes about 6h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 1st Street, I 40, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 198.1 miles from Hereford, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.