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Trip from Blossom, 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

1h 58m

Distance

102 mi

164 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Blossom, TX, TX

Blossom, TX

Balázs Benjamin

city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 102-mile drive from Blossom, TX to Plano, TX takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 72% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so it's an economical option. Both Blossom and Plano are located within the Great Plains region, so you can expect a consistent landscape throughout your journey. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51 miles from Blossom, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 82 West 34.1 mi 37m
Central Expressway 17.8 mi 19m
South State Highway 121 16.9 mi 18m
Sam Rayburn Highway 15.2 mi 17m
Bonham Street 3.4 mi 4m
Lamar Road 3.2 mi 3m
US Highway 82 East 2.9 mi 3m
Lamar Avenue 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US Highway 82 West — 34.1 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blossom, TX and Plano, TX.

1

Start on Pyron Street

57 ft · 4 sec · Pyron Street
2

Turn right onto Chittem Street

220 ft · 12 sec · Chittem Street
3

Turn right onto US 82

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Front Street
4

Continue on US 82

2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
5

Continue on US 82

3.2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Road
6

Continue on US 82

2.8 mi · 4 min · Lamar Avenue
7

Continue on US 82 Business

3.4 mi · 4 min · Bonham Street
8

Continue on US 82

34 mi · 37 min · US Highway 82 West
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 670 Toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
10

Turn straight onto West US Highway 82

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West US Highway 82
11

Turn left onto TX 121

2.0 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
12

Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
13

Turn slight left onto TX 121

17 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
14

Continue on TX 121

15 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto US 75; TX 121

17 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 29 Toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn straight onto Central Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Turn left onto West 15th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 58-minute duration, this drive offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart anytime, but an early start will allow you to avoid any potential midday traffic. With no designated stops, you can easily pull over at any point that suits you, though planning a fuel stop before you leave Blossom is a good idea. The longest stretch without a major turn is 34.1 miles on US Highway 82 West, so keep an eye on your fuel level before embarking on that segment to ensure a smooth trip.

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 51 miles from Blossom, TX, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 miles.

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 22 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51 miles or 1h 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plano, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Blossom, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Blossom, TX

This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Blossom, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 82 West for about 34.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Boyd, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boyd, TX

51 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

Forest Hill, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boyd, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51 miles from Blossom, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mckee's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paris, Texas

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.3

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19037850002

Visit website

Mckee's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.3

Paris, Texas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19037850002

Visit website

Dark Hour Haunted House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 102

Plano, Texas

+14692980556

Visit website

11th Hour Escape

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 102

Plano, Texas

Hours: 12–5:30 pm

+14692095978

Visit website

Heritage Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 102

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 87.4

McKinney, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19725625566

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chittem Street

Turn right onto Chittem Street

Navigation decision point

6
47.5 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 670 Toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
8
82.5 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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
83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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
100.3 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.41 one way

$30.82 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $16.87 $33.74
premium $4.54 $18.21 $36.42
diesel $5.61 $22.52 $45.04

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90
Efficient EV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08
EV Truck/SUV 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Blossom, TX

Late night in Blossom on Sunday

Local time

5:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Sunday

Local time

5:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 to 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

58°F

Boyd, TX

51 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

29 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

1h 58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 102-mile trip, with 72% of it on major roadways like US Highway 82 West and Central Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.1 miles on US Highway 82 West. While primarily a highway experience, the route transitions between different highway types, offering a varied driving feel. It's designed for efficient travel, so you'll likely find yourself maintaining consistent speeds for much of the journey.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on US Highway 82 West.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and Central Expressway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chittem Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 102 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Chittem Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Blossom, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

Trenton

47.5 mi in | ~55m

About the Cities

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 1h 58m. Total distance: 102 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on US Highway 82 West. 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.

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 (Chittem Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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