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Trip from Crockett, 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

3h 12m

Distance

168.4 mi

271 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m

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

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city in Houston County, Texas, United States

Crockett, TX

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city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

This 168.4-mile journey from Crockett, TX to Plano, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 75% of the drive on major roads, and is estimated to cost around $25 in fuel. You'll be traveling through the Great Plains region for both your origin and destination, suggesting a consistent landscape. With just one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 59 miles, this drive offers a straightforward path north. It's a practical option for getting between these two Texas locations without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84.2 miles from Crockett, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 175 West 59 mi 1h 3m
North 4th Street 32.6 mi 37m
US Highway 175 20.8 mi 22m
State Highway 155 20.1 mi 22m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 18.8 mi 20m
North Central Expressway 6.7 mi 8m
Loop 256 3.4 mi 4m
East Corsicana Street 2.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US Highway 175 West — 59 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on TX 21

393 ft · 8 sec · East Houston Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 287; TX 19

33 mi · 37 min · North 4th Street
3

Turn right onto Loop 256

3.4 mi · 4 min · Loop 256
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
5

Keep slight right at fork

359 ft · 9 sec
6

Merge onto TX 155

20 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155
7

Continue on TX 155

0.3 mi · 28 sec · South Elm Street
8

Turn left onto US 175

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Pine Street
9

Continue on US 175

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
10

Continue on US 175 Bus

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Corsicana Street
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 635 North Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 20

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 635

19 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Exit 480 Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on I 635

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
16

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 19A Toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 54 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto US 75

5.3 mi · 5 min · North Central Expressway
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 28A Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21

Turn right onto East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 12-minute duration for this 168.4-mile trip, leaving Crockett, TX in the morning allows you to reach Plano, TX with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 59 miles, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. The estimated fuel cost is $25, so ensure your tank is full before departing to minimize any mid-drive stops. Pay attention to signage as you transition between US Highway 175 West and US Highway 175, as this is where the road profile might change slightly. This is a straightforward drive, so focus on enjoying the relatively uninterrupted travel.

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 84.2 miles from Crockett, TX, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 37 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.2 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 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 Crockett, 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 Crockett, TX

This is one driving day of about 168.4 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Crockett, 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.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 175 West for about 59 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Malakoff, TX

84 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

Palestine, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Malakoff, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.2 miles from Crockett, 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.

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 156.4

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Dark Hour Haunted House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 168.4

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 168.4

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 168.4

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 144.4

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 139.9 and 166.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
139.9 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East, I 635 North

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 20 East, I 635 North
9
140.4 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 480 Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
8
159.2 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney

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 19A Toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinn...
7
160.1 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
166.1 mi into trip | ~3h 8m 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

$25.45 one way

$50.89 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $27.85 $55.70
premium $4.54 $30.07 $60.13
diesel $5.61 $37.18 $74.36

Estimated Tolls: $0.54

Central Expressway (6.7 mi) $0.54

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

$25

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.5 0 $17.68 $8.08
Efficient EV 42.1 0 $14.74 $6.74
EV Truck/SUV 67.4 0 $23.58 $10.78

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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

Crockett, TX

Morning in Crockett on Sunday

Local time

8:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plano, TX

Morning in Plano on Sunday

Local time

8:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

3h 12m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 168.4-mile trip, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll primarily be on US Highway 175 West and then US Highway 175, offering a consistent pace for much of the 3-hour journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 59 miles on US Highway 175 West, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of driving. While not a complex route, the shift from US Highway 175 West to North 4th Street and back onto US Highway 175 indicates some changes in road type as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59 mi on US Highway 175 West.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and North 4th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 139.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 168.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 139.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.4 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Crockett, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Garland and Mckinney.

Garland

140.4 mi in | ~2h 39m | via I 635

Mckinney

159.2 mi in | ~3h

About the Cities

Starting in Crockett, TX

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Mary Allen Seminary — building in Crockett, Houston County, Texas
  • • First United Methodist Church — building in Crockett (vicinity), Houston County, Texas
  • • Houston County Courthouse — historic place in Crockett, Houston County, Texas

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 3h 12m. Total distance: 168.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59 miles on US Highway 175 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.54 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 139.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.4 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Plano, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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