Origin
Timberwood Park, TX
Afternoon in Timberwood Park on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timberwood Park, TX to Frisco, TX
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
302.7 mi
487 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Timberwood Park, TX
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from Timberwood Park, TX to Frisco, TX covers 302.7 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nyack Pass, Shawanee Pass, East Borgfeld Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.24 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
151.4 miles from Timberwood Park, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 31m drive with frequent turns across 302.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nyack Pass 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 5h 31m 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 Timberwood Park, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nyack Pass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shawanee Pass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Borgfeld Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 281 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 1604 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 1604 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Nyack Pass
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberwood Park, TX and Frisco, TX.
1
Start on Ottawa Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Ottawa Way
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nyack Pass
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Nyack Pass
3
Turn right onto Shawanee Pass
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawanee Pass
4
Continue on Shawanee Pass
371 ft
·
19 sec
·
Shawanee Pass
5
Turn right onto East Borgfeld Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Borgfeld Drive
6
Turn right onto US Highway 281 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 281 North
7
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
8
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 281 HOV Lane
10
Merge slight right
1.3 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Loop 1604
12
Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop 1604 East
13
Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Anderson Loop
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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I 35: San Antonio, Austin
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 North: Austin
17
Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
18
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
19
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
20
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
21
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
96 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
22
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
23
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 35E: Dallas
25
Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue
410 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue
26
Keep slight right
469 ft
·
10 sec
27
Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue
28
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
DNT North
29
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
30
Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
31
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Dallas Parkway
32
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
33
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
34
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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5th Street
35
Turn right onto Elm Street
354 ft
·
21 sec
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Elm Street
36
Turn left onto 6th Street
344 ft
·
15 sec
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6th Street
37
Turn left onto Main Street
308 ft
·
15 sec
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Main Street
38
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 151.4 miles from Timberwood Park, TX, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 32m
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 Timberwood Park, 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 Timberwood Park, TX
This is one driving day of about 302.7 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Timberwood Park, 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 151.4 mi from Timberwood Park, TX · 2h 45m 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 151.4 miles from Timberwood Park, 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
$46.24 one way
$92.48 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.67 | $101.34 |
| premium | $4.59 | $54.71 | $109.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.25 | $134.50 |
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: 105.9 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 | 90.8 | 1 | $31.78 | $14.53 |
| Efficient EV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.49 | $12.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.1 | 1 | $42.38 | $19.37 |
Gas CO2
106 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
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
5h 31m 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 Timberwood Park, TX to Frisco, TX covers 302.7 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nyack Pass, Shawanee Pass, East Borgfeld Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.4 miles from Timberwood Park, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.24 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 5h 31m 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 Timberwood Park, TX to Frisco, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Timberwood Park, TX to Frisco, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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