Origin
Joshua, TX
Afternoon in Joshua on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joshua, TX to Frisco, TX
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
74.3 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
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6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joshua, TX
Erik Schereder
Trip Overview
The drive from Joshua, TX to Frisco, TX covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 12th Street, North Broadway Street, Southwest Wilshire Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.35 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
37.2 miles from Joshua, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 74.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 12th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Joshua, TX to Frisco, TX is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joshua, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Wilshire Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Wilshire Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 377 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joshua, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on the route
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
4
Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5
Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 35W North: Fort Worth
7
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
9
Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Airport Freeway
10
Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
11
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
12
Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
13
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121 North, I 635 East
14
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
15
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
17
Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
DNT: Dallas North Tollway
18
Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
19
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
21
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
22
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
23
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
24
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
5th Street
25
Turn right onto Elm Street
354 ft
·
21 sec
·
Elm Street
26
Turn left onto 6th Street
344 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn left onto Main Street
308 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.2 miles from Joshua, TX, or about 36m into the drive.
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 74.3 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
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 Joshua, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Joshua, TX
This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Joshua, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Joshua, TX · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Joshua, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$11.35 one way
$22.70 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| premium | $4.59 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.51 | $33.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bedford, TX
37 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
1 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
1h 13m 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 Joshua, TX to Frisco, TX covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 12th Street, North Broadway Street, Southwest Wilshire Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Joshua, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.35 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.
The drive from Joshua, TX to Frisco, TX is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joshua, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Joshua, TX to Frisco, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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