Origin
Hereford, TX
Afternoon in Hereford on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hereford, TX to Frisco, TX
Drive Time
7h 18m
Distance
393.7 mi
634 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hereford to Frisco covers a substantial 393.7-mile trek across the Texas Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 7 hours and 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this a long but manageable day trip for most drivers. With a highway-focused profile, the journey relies heavily on US Highway 287 to bridge the distance between these two points. Budgeting approximately $60 for fuel will keep you moving steadily toward your destination. While the route is straightforward enough to complete in one day, be prepared for a full day of driving that leaves little room for lengthy sightseeing 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
196.8 miles from Hereford, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is defined by its efficiency, with 83% of the journey taking place on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US Highway 287, which serves as the primary artery for the trip. Drivers should prepare for a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 81.8 miles on US Highway 287. As you transition across the region, the road maintains a focus on high-speed connectivity rather than technical turns. Expect a steady, highway-focused experience that prioritizes reaching Frisco as directly as possible.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 393.7 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 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
46 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahom...
10
46.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123B
Toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City,...
6
265.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 46m in
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US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
6
367.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 38m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 35 South
7
377 mi into trip
|
~6h 48m in
Take the exit toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 458
Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
Towns Along This Route
Between Hereford, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.
Oklahoma City
46 mi in
|
~51m
Fort Worth
46 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 287 | 81.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 287 | 77.2 mi | 1h 21m |
| Central East Freeway | 72.5 mi | 1h 16m |
| West 1st Street | 46 mi | 50m |
| US Highway 287 East | 40.5 mi | 42m |
| West US Highway 380 | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| I 35E | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| I 40 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 81.8 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hereford, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on this road
242 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 60
46 mi
·
50 min
·
West 1st Street
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 123B
Toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 123B
Toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 40; US 287
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40; US 287
6
Take the exit onto US 287
77 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
US 287
Exit 78
Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
7
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
8
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Burnett Street
9
Continue on US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
10
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
11
Continue on US 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
12
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
16
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
70 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn left onto US 380
22 mi
·
25 min
·
West US Highway 380
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on US 380
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Drive
Use the none lane.
25
Take the exit
288 ft
·
7 sec
Use the none lane.
26
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Interstate 35
27
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 35 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Merge onto I 35; US 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 35E; US 77
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 458
Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 35E
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn left onto West Swisher Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Swisher Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
33
Continue on LLTB
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
34
Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Eldorado Parkway
Use the none lane.
35
Continue on FM 720
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Eldorado Parkway
36
Turn right onto Witt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Witt Road
37
Turn left onto King Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
King Road
38
Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
Use the none lane.
39
Turn left onto 5th Street
395 ft
·
20 sec
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
40
Turn right onto Oak Street
356 ft
·
17 sec
·
Oak Street
41
Turn right onto 6th Street
355 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
42
Turn right onto Main Street
268 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
43
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To keep your energy levels high, plan for at least two strategic stops along the 393.7-mile path. Given the total duration of over 7 hours, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and navigate traffic effectively. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longest 81.8-mile stretch, as consistent highway speeds can deplete your tank faster than expected. Since this is a highway-heavy drive, utilize the 83% highway share to maintain a steady, predictable rhythm. By pacing your two stops evenly, you can manage the long hours comfortably and arrive in Frisco refreshed.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 196.8 miles from Hereford, TX, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.8 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 87 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 196.8 miles or 3h 33m 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 59m
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.
+
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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hereford, TX
This is one driving day of about 393.7 miles and 7h 18m.
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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 287 for about 81.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 196.8 mi from Hereford, TX · 3h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
197 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 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 196.8 miles from Hereford, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 287 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.14 one way
$120.28 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $65.91 | $131.81 |
| premium | $4.59 | $71.16 | $142.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $87.47 | $174.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
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
$60
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.1 | 1 | $41.34 | $18.90 |
| Efficient EV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.45 | $15.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 157.5 | 1 | $55.12 | $25.20 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
7h 18m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hereford, TX to Frisco, TX covers 393.7 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 287, US 287, Central East Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 196.8 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 $60.14 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 393.7 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 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hereford, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.
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