Origin
Silsbee, TX
Morning in Silsbee on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silsbee, TX to Frisco, TX
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
301.4 mi
485 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
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6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silsbee, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Silsbee, TX to Frisco, TX covers 301.4 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Avenue N, Highway 327, South Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.7 miles from Silsbee, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 301.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Avenue N 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Silsbee, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Avenue N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 327 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Timberland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kurth Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 287 Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alexander Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frankston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Avenue N
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silsbee, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on North 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 5th Street
2
Turn right onto West Avenue N
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue N
3
Continue on State Highway 327
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 327
4
Merge slight left
83 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
5
Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
6
Turn straight
305 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
8
Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
10
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
11
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
12
Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
13
Continue on Frankston Highway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
14
Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
15
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
16
Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
17
Continue on US Highway 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
18
Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
19
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 20 East, I 635 North
21
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
23
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
25
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
27
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
28
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
29
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
30
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
5th Street
31
Turn right onto Elm Street
354 ft
·
21 sec
·
Elm Street
32
Turn left onto 6th Street
344 ft
·
15 sec
·
6th Street
33
Turn left onto Main Street
308 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.7 miles from Silsbee, TX, or about 2h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.7 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Silsbee, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Silsbee, TX
This is one driving day of about 301.4 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Silsbee, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.7 mi from Silsbee, TX · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.7 miles from Silsbee, 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
$46.04 one way
$92.08 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.45 | $100.91 |
| premium | $4.59 | $54.48 | $108.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.96 | $133.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.65 | $14.47 |
| Efficient EV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.37 | $12.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.6 | 1 | $42.20 | $19.29 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Frisco on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
151 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
7 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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Silsbee, TX to Frisco, TX covers 301.4 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Avenue N, Highway 327, South Chestnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.7 miles from Silsbee, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Silsbee, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silsbee, TX to Frisco, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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