Trip from Del Rio, TX to Plano, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 5m

Distance

447.5 mi

720 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 58m ★

6 AM

8h 6m

8 AM

8h 23m

10 AM

8h 12m

12 PM

8h 10m

3 PM

8h 13m

5 PM

8h 22m

8 PM

8h 1m

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

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city and the county seat of Val Verde County, Texas, United States

Del Rio, TX

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city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

This 447.5-mile journey from Del Rio, Texas, to Plano, Texas, is best split over two days, taking approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing US 277 and I-20, with a short stint on the Jim Wright Freeway, this highway-focused drive covers 95% paved roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $68, it's a straightforward trip through the Great Plains region of Texas. Given the duration and the longest stretch of 225.3 miles on US 277, planning an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid fatigue and allow for a more relaxed pace.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

223.7 miles from Del Rio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 277	225.3 mi	4h 7m
I 20	137.1 mi	2h 19m
Jim Wright Freeway	12.6 mi	14m
SH 183 TEXpress	11.7 mi	11m
I 820 TEXpress	6.9 mi	6m
North Central Expressway	6.7 mi	8m
South Loop 306	6.4 mi	6m
West Freeway	5.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: US 277 — 225.3 mi, about 4h 7m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,819 veh/hr typical · worst 2,291

Quietest

2 AM

~200 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Spur 297

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Spur 297

Continue on US 90; US 277; US 377

4.3 mi · 6 min · Veterans Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto US 277; US 377

86 mi · 1 hr 33 min · US 277; US 377

Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Crockett Avenue

Take the exit onto US 277

60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 277

Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 87 Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden

Merge onto US 87; Loop 306

0.1 mi · 7 sec · South Bryant Boulevard

Continue on US 87; Loop 306

2.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 South

Take the exit onto Loop 306

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Loop 306

Toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223

Turn left onto Loop 306; FM 1223

6.4 mi · 6 min · South Loop 306

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward US 67 North, US 277 North

Merge onto US 67; US 277

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 67; US 277

Take the exit onto US 277

80 mi · 1 hr 26 min · US 277

Toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene

Turn left onto US 277

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Danville Drive

Take the ramp onto US 277

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 277

Merge onto US 83; US 84; US 277

2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

Merge onto I 20

137 mi · 2 hr 19 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

5.6 mi · 5 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 5B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 820

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

12 mi · 11 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.6 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

Toward I 35E Toll North Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto Loop 12

0.8 mi · 53 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 50 sec

Exit 440B Toward I 635 East Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 635

4.4 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 635

2.6 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Exit 19A Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 75

5.3 mi · 5 min · North Central Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 28A Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour, 5-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Del Rio to maximize daylight hours. With two recommended stops and a fuel cost around $68, plan your refueling strategically, especially before tackling the 225.3-mile segment on US 277. Breaking the trip into two days is advisable; a logical overnight point would be somewhere around the halfway mark or just past Abilene, where I-20 offers more services. This allows you to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed and ensures you arrive in Plano refreshed.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 223.7 miles from Del Rio, TX, or about 4h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 225.3 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 98 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 223.7 miles or 4h 9m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 223.7 miles or 4h 9m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 58m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Del Rio, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Del Rio, TX

Aim for roughly 224 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Plano, TX

Aim for roughly 224 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Del Rio, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 277 for about 225.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Tye, TX

224 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Tye, TX

Popular next leg

Tye, TX to Plano, TX

208.1 mi · 3h 38m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Tye, TX

224 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Tye, TX after about 224 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Junction, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 223.7 miles from Del Rio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 277 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225.3 miles.

Overnight split

1.6 mi from route

QuikTrip

1.9 mi from route

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

2.4 mi from route

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

San Angelo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13254812727

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 383.2 and 445.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

383.2 mi into trip | ~6h 54m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

388.8 mi into trip | ~7h in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 820 North

402.5 mi into trip | ~7h 16m in | I 820 TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...

438.5 mi into trip | ~7h 54m in

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

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 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dall...

445.1 mi into trip | ~8h 1m 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

$61.29 one way

$122.59 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 157 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$68.46	$136.93
premium	$4.23	$74.44	$148.87
diesel	$4.80	$84.50	$168.99

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

$61

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$192–$302

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 156.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	134.3	1	$46.99	$21.48
Efficient EV	111.9	1	$39.16	$17.90
EV Truck/SUV	179	2	$62.65	$28.64

Gas CO2

157 kg

EV CO2

52 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Del Rio, TX

Late night in Del Rio on Monday

Local time

1:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 5 to 10 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Destination

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Monday

Local time

1:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

8h 5m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Amistad National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-b...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 15.4

Park Closure: Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed

Caution: Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 447.5-mile route, with 95% of the journey on paved roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 225.3 miles on US 277, followed by segments on I-20. This means you'll experience extended periods of consistent driving speeds. While the Great Plains region offers a consistent landscape, the prevalence of major highways suggests a practical, efficient travel experience rather than a winding, scenic tour. This drive is designed for covering ground.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 225.3 mi on US 277.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 277 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 383.2 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 29 significant decision points across 447.5 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 383.2 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 388.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 402.5 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,297 ft 576 ft

Total Climb

2,009 ft

Total Descent

2,304 ft

Highest Point

2,297 ft

~223.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,721 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Del Rio, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Loop 306 East: Eden, Loop 306 North, Fm 1223 and Abilene.

Loop 306 East: Eden

150.9 mi in | ~2h 49m

Loop 306 North

153.9 mi in | ~2h 52m | via Loop 306

Fm 1223

153.9 mi in | ~2h 52m | via Loop 306

Abilene

162.1 mi in | ~3h 2m | via US 277

About the Cities

Starting in Del Rio, TX

Full guide →

Arriving in Plano, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1873

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.

Top landmarks

• Heritage Farmstead Museum — building in Texas, United States
• Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway — historic place in Plano, Collin County, Texas

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 225.3 miles on US 277. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 224 miles on day one.

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.

Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Amistad National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Plano, TX before the return drive.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Picnic Area

Road Ranger

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Picnic Area

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

Dark Hour Haunted House

11th Hour Escape

Heritage Farmstead Museum

Producers Park

Think In A Box - Escape Room

Fort Concho National Historic Landmark

San Angelo City Park

River Walk

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Del Rio, TX

Plano, TX

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 5m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Amistad National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Del Rio, TX

Arriving in Plano, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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