Origin
Sulphur Springs, TX
Afternoon in Sulphur Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sulphur Springs, TX to Frisco, TX
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sulphur Springs, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to Frisco, TX covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gilmer Street, South Broadway Street, Industrial Drive West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.58 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
37.9 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 75.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gilmer Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to Frisco, TX is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Industrial Drive West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spur 302 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Airport Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South McDonald Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gilmer Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on Jefferson Street West
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jefferson Street West
2
Turn left onto Gilmer Street
253 ft
·
5 sec
·
Gilmer Street
3
Turn straight onto Gilmer Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Street
4
Continue on South Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Broadway Street
5
Turn right onto Industrial Drive West
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Industrial Drive West
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
7
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
27 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Spur 302
9
Turn straight onto Lee Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lee Street
10
Continue straight
27 mi
·
31 min
11
Turn left onto North Airport Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Airport Drive
12
Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
13
Turn left onto South McDonald Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South McDonald Street
14
Continue on Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
15
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Stacy Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Stacy Road
17
Turn straight onto State Highway 121
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
State Highway 121
18
Turn right onto Stacy Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Stacy Road
19
Continue on Main Street
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX, or about 45m 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 75.8 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
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 Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs, TX
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Sulphur Springs, TX · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
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
$11.58 one way
$23.16 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
| premium | $4.59 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
3:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
41°F
Wylie, TX
38 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX to Frisco, TX covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gilmer Street, South Broadway Street, Industrial Drive West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.58 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.
The drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to Frisco, TX is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sulphur Springs, TX to Frisco, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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