Origin
Roanoke, TX
Late night in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, TX to Frisco, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Roanoke and Frisco is a straightforward 36.1-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily managed as a quick day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Highway 114, TX 114 East, and TX 121 North. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical route for commuters or locals heading across the Great Plains. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the entire drive. This route is best viewed as a practical connection rather than a long-distance expedition.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open-road highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches on Highway 114, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and navigating local infrastructure. The road's personality is defined by its reliance on regional connectors rather than high-speed interstate travel. While the drive is short, the mix of roads requires your full attention as you transition between TX 114 and TX 121. It lacks the monotony of long-distance highway driving, offering a more technical experience instead.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sam Rayburn Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
725 ft
446 ft
Total Climb
303 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
725 ft
~33.5 mi in
Elevation Range
280 ft
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 9.5 miles in near TX 114.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 36.1 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 9.5 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TX 114
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport,...
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
6
31 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
6
34 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roanoke, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dallas, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.
Dallas
9.5 mi in
|
~11m
|
via TX 114
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
31 mi in
|
~35m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway
31.4 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| TX 114 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| TX 121 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Parkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Byron Nelson Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stonebrook Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Rayburn Tollway
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on TX 114 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Byron Nelson Boulevard
2
Turn straight onto TX 114 Bus
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Highway 114
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward TX 114 East
4
Merge onto TX 114
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 114
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
6
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
9
Continue on SRT
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto DNT
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Stonebrook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
15
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
17
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
18
Turn right onto Elm Street
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
19
Turn left onto 6th Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Roanoke, TX · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Roanoke, 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
$5.45 one way
$10.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(11.7 mi)
$0.94
Dallas North Tollway
(1.9 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Frisco on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Lewisville, TX
18 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
44m 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 Roanoke, TX to Frisco, TX covers 36.1 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 114, TX 121. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Roanoke, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.45 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 36.1 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 9.5 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Roanoke, TX and Frisco, TX, road signs point toward Dallas, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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