Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Sherman, TX to Denison, TX covers 11.4 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Sam Rayburn Freeway, South Eisenhower Parkway, South Austin Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on North Sam Rayburn Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.74 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
5.7 miles from Sherman, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
This is a 16m highway drive covering 11.4 miles, with most of the trip on North Sam Rayburn Freeway and South Eisenhower Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.9 miles on North Sam Rayburn Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Sam Rayburn Freeway and South Eisenhower Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Walnut Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (TX 56 / East Houston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (North Sam Rayburn Freeway): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto TX 56 / East Houston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 75 / North Sam Rayburn Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FM 691: Grayson County College, North Texas Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Sherman, TX and Denison, TX, road signs point toward Fm 691: Grayson County College and Texas Regional Airport.
Fm 691: Grayson County College
Texas Regional Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Sam Rayburn Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| South Eisenhower Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Austin Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 75 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Houston Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman, TX and Denison, TX.
Start on TX 56
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Turn left onto TX 56
Turn right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
Continue on South Highway 75
Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto Spur 503
Continue on Spur 503
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 11.4 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.7 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denison, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sherman, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sherman, TX
This is one driving day of about 11.4 miles and 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.7 mi from Sherman, TX · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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.
A short stop after about 11.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from Sherman, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Denison, 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 Denison, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| premium | $4.59 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Sherman on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Denison on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Frisco, TX
6 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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