Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
324.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Vidor, TX to Frisco, TX covers 324.3 miles and takes about 5h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Freeway Boulevard South, Wilson Street, East Courtland Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.25 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
162.2 miles from Vidor, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 19m drive with frequent turns across 324.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway Boulevard South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Courtland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway Boulevard North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastex Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Vidor, TX and Frisco, TX.
Start on the route
Turn left onto East Freeway Boulevard South
Turn right onto Wilson Street
Turn right onto East Courtland Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn left onto West Freeway Boulevard North
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, US 90 West
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
Turn straight
Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
Turn left onto Kurth Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
Continue on Frankston Highway
Continue on US Highway 175 West
Turn slight right
Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
Continue on US Highway 175
Continue on East Corsicana Street
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard
Continue on 5th Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.2 miles or 2h 39m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frisco, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Vidor, 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 Vidor, TX
This is one driving day of about 324.3 miles and 5h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 162.2 mi from Vidor, TX · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 162.2 miles from Vidor, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$48.25 one way
$96.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.29 | $108.58 |
| premium | $4.59 | $58.62 | $117.23 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $50.98 | $101.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.3 | 1 | $34.05 | $15.57 |
| Efficient EV | 81.1 | 0 | $28.38 | $12.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.7 | 1 | $45.40 | $20.76 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Vidor on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
162 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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