Longview to Frisco is 149.2 miles and takes about 2 hours 39 minutes via I 20 and Dallas North Tollway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains, offering a straightforward journey through Texas. With a recommended one-day trip and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a quick visit or as part of a larger Texas adventure. The primary roads are well-maintained highways, making for a predictable and efficient travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.6 miles from Longview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Longview is a city in the Piney Woods region of Texas. At one time a major headquarters of the vast East Texas Oil Field, petroleum remains a large part of the city's economy. Founded in 1871, the city earned its name when surveyors for the Southern Pacific Railroad noted what a "long view" they could see from a hill near the center of the new town. Longview is now home to more than 75,000 residents and has grown to be an important center of commerce and industry for the Piney Woods region of Texas.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 149.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 81% of it on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 20, including a longest stretch of 89.7 miles, which means consistent speeds and a steady pace. The initial part of the journey utilizes I 20 and US 80, transitioning later to the Dallas North Tollway as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Expect a driving experience characterized by open highway miles rather than winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 96.9 miles in near Spur 557.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 149.2 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 96.9 miles (Spur 557): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 133 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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96.9 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Spur 557
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557 toward Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 499A
Toward Dallas
6
116.6 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward I 635 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 635 North
7
133 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
6
147.2 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward Stonebrook Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
6
147.6 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|Stonebrook Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Longview, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dallas and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
Dallas
96.9 mi in|~1h 39m|via Spur 557
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
133 mi in|~2h 18m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
89.7 mi
1h 29m
US 80
15.3 mi
16m
Dallas North Tollway
13.9 mi
15m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi
12m
North Spur 63
6.2 mi
7m
Spur 557
4.4 mi
4m
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.1 mi
4m
Parkwood Boulevard
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 89.7 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on US 80
0.6 mi·1 min·West Marshall Avenue
2
Turn left onto TX 31; Spur 63
6.2 mi·7 min·North Spur 63
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 20 West: Dallas
4
Merge onto I 20
90 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557
4.4 mi·4 min·Spur 557
Exit 499AToward DallasUse the slight right lane.
6
Continue on US 80
15 mi·16 min·US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 635 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 635
12 mi·12 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 635
4.1 mi·4 min·Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 22BToward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway NorthUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto DNT
14 mi·15 min·Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Toward Stonebrook ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi·22 sec·Dallas Parkway
14
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi·28 sec·Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Parkwood Boulevard
16
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·5th Street
17
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft·20 sec·Elm Street
18
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft·15 sec·6th Street
19
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft·14 sec·Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2 hour 39 minute drive time, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Consider leaving Longview in the morning to give yourself ample time to reach Frisco without feeling rushed. While there's only one recommended stop, the journey is short enough that you might not even need it, offering flexibility in your schedule. Keep an eye on fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major exit is nearly 90 miles on I 20; topping off before that segment is a good idea.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.6 miles from Longview, TX, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.7 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 33 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
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 Longview, 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 Longview, TX
This is one driving day of about 149.2 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Longview, 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 I 20 for about 89.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.6 mi from Longview, TX
· 1h 17m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.54 one way
$45.09 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$24.68
$49.35
premium
$4.54
$26.64
$53.28
diesel
$5.61
$32.94
$65.88
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
Dallas North Tollway
(13.9 mi)$1.11
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
$23
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.8
0
$15.67
$7.16
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.97
EV Truck/SUV
59.7
0
$20.89
$9.55
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Longview, TX
Morning
in Longview on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Frisco, TX
Morning
in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
14 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
2h 39m 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 Longview, TX to Frisco, TX covers 149.2 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 80, Dallas North Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.6 miles from Longview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.54 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 149.2 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 96.9 miles (Spur 557): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 133 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Longview, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dallas and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
