Origin
Plano, TX
Night in Plano on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Frisco, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plano, TX to Frisco, TX covers 18.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, Parkwood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Dallas North Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Plano, TX to Frisco, TX covers 18.8 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas North Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Central Expressway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Central Expressway
Turn left onto Central Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward President George Bush Turnpike
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpik...
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plano, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward President George Bush Turnpike, Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi in
|
~2m
Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 7.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Central Expressway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Central Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 75 South
4
Merge onto US 75
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Central Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 28B
Toward President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto PGBT
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto DNT
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
Dallas North Tollway
(7.1 mi)
$0.57
President George Bush Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.53
Central Expressway
(0.5 mi)
$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Frisco on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Plano, TX to Frisco, TX covers 18.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, Parkwood Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Plano, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.84 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Plano, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward President George Bush Turnpike, Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
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