Origin
Cockrell Hill, TX
Morning in Cockrell Hill on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cockrell Hill, 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
35m
Distance
26 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cockrell Hill, TX
PedroEsparza
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning 26 miles, this straightforward drive between Cockrell Hill and Plano is a quick journey that typically takes about 35 minutes. Since both locations are situated within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will find the terrain and environment consistent throughout the trip. It is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for your commute or visit. You should treat this as a practical, efficient connection across the metroplex rather than a destination-heavy scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Expressway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Westmoreland Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Woodall Rodgers Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Phinney Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Central Expressway
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cockrell Hill, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Phinney Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Phinney Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Jefferson Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Westmoreland Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Westmoreland Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right
165 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 30 East
7
Merge onto I 30
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Commerce Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Houston, McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto Spur 366
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney, Hall Street, Lemmon Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 75
15 mi
·
16 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
9
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Houston, McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Houston, McKinney
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Plano Parkway, 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 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.30
Central Expressway
(16.3 mi)
$1.30
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: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
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
Morning in Plano on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 to 20 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
23 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
35m 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, with 78% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of routes including the Tom Landry Freeway and the North Central Expressway as you make your way north. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the North Central Expressway, covering 16.3 miles of the trip. While you will transition onto South Westmoreland Road, the personality of this route remains defined by its focus on rapid transit through the urban landscape. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed over leisure.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on North Central Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Central Expressway and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 26 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cockrell Hill, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Mckinney.
Houston
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Mckinney
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
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 35m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on North Central Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.30 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: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 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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