Origin
Anna, TX
Late night in Anna on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anna, TX to Plano, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anna, TX
Thomas balabaud
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Anna to Plano, you can expect a straightforward 26.3-mile trip that takes approximately 33 minutes to complete. Because this journey is entirely contained within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the drive. It is a highly efficient route that serves perfectly as a one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel between these two points. Since there are no required stops along the way, you can easily manage the entire distance in a single, seamless stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| McKinney Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Powell Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 15th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Sherley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 15th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Expressway
— 17.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anna, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on South Sherley Road
35 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Sherley Road
2
Turn left onto FM 2862
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto TX 5
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Powell Parkway
4
Continue on TX 5
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
McKinney Street
5
Turn right onto TX 121
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 75; TX 121
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 29
Toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Central Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn left onto West 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 2862 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto FM 2862 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 75; TX 121 / Central Expressway
Merge onto US 75; TX 121 / Central Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West 15th Street
Turn left onto West 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.43
Central Expressway
(17.8 mi)
$1.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is built for speed and efficiency, with 77% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating Central Expressway, McKinney Street, and South Powell Parkway, which keep the momentum high. The longest uninterrupted portion of your trip occurs on the Central Expressway, where you can cover 17.8 miles without needing to change your route. Expect a functional, interstate-style experience rather than a winding scenic tour. The transition between these roads is designed to keep traffic moving, making it a predictable experience for anyone behind the wheel.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on Central Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Expressway and McKinney Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 2862 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.3 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: near the start (FM 2862 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (US 75; TX 121 / Central Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
713 ft
559 ft
Total Climb
221 ft
Total Descent
264 ft
Highest Point
713 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
154 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Anna, TX
Full guide →Founded 1867
Arriving in Plano, TX
Full guide →Plano is a city of 285,000 people (2020) in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas and is north of Dallas. It is home to the headquarters of several large corporations.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Central Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.43 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Plano, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 2862 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (US 75; TX 121 / Central Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plano, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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