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Trip from Godley, TX to Plano, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

77.9 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

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Downtown Godley, TX, TX

Godley, TX

Thomas balabaud

city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

This 81.2-mile drive from Godley, TX to Plano, TX takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budget around $12 for fuel, as this route involves no highway driving. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with FM 2331 and Winscott Plover Road being key segments. The drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous detours or push through to your destination efficiently. This trip is best suited for those who prefer a more connected, local driving experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

39 miles from Godley, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chisholm Trail Parkway 14.3 mi 16m
SH 183 TEXpress 11.7 mi 11m
Airport Freeway 7.8 mi 9m
FM 2331 7.4 mi 9m
North Central Expressway 6.7 mi 8m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 4.4 mi 4m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 4.4 mi 4m
Crowley Plover Road 3.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Chisholm Trail Parkway — 14.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Allen Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Allen Avenue
2

Turn right onto FM 2331

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Pearson Street
3

Continue on FM 2331

7.4 mi · 9 min · FM 2331
4

Continue on Winscott Plover Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Winscott Plover Road
5

Turn right onto FM 1187

3.4 mi · 4 min · Crowley Plover Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward CTP Toll North Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto CTP

14 mi · 16 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 30; US 377

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Freeway
9

Take the exit onto US 377

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 377
Exit 15A Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 377

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 377
Toward I 35 W North, US 377 North: Denton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Merge onto I 35W; US 377; US 287 Bus

0.7 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway
12

Take the exit onto US 377

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 377
Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto TX 121

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes Use the slight left lane.
15

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

12 mi · 11 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

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.
18

Merge onto Loop 12

0.8 mi · 53 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 35E

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 50 sec
Exit 440B Toward I 635 East Use the right lane.
21

Merge onto I 635

4.4 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 635

2.6 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
23

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.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto US 75

5.3 mi · 5 min · North Central Expressway
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 28A Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28

Turn right onto East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1 hour and 22-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Since it's a local road experience with no planned stops and a fuel cost of about $12, you can easily complete this trip in one go. Consider departing earlier in the morning to avoid potential local traffic as you approach Plano. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you transition between different local road segments, particularly on FM 2331. The main thing to remember is to stay aware of your navigation as this route features numerous turns.

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 39 miles from Godley, TX, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.3 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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39 miles or 50m 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 19m

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 Godley, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Godley, TX

This is one driving day of about 77.9 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Godley, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Chisholm Trail Parkway for about 14.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Watauga, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Watauga, TX

39 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

Benbrook, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Watauga, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39 miles from Godley, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.1 mi from route

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

Dark Hour Haunted House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plano, Texas

+14692980556

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

11th Hour Escape

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: 12–5:30 pm

+14692095978

Visit website

Heritage Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Historic Downtown Carrollton

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Carrollton, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19728809855

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 29.2 and 69 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
29.2 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 377

Take the exit onto US 377 toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15A Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377...
8
29.4 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 377

Keep slight left at fork onto US 377 toward I 35 W North, US 377 North: Denton

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 35 W North, US 377 North: Denton
8
30.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 377

Take the exit onto US 377 toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap 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 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport,...
8
38.9 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Expres...
8
69 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.77 one way

$23.54 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $12.88 $25.77
premium $4.54 $13.91 $27.82
diesel $5.61 $17.20 $34.40

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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
EV Truck/SUV 31.2 0 $10.91 $4.99

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 20, 2026

Origin

Godley, TX

Late night in Godley on Tuesday

Local time

3:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Tuesday

Local time

3:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°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

5 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 34m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 81.2-mile journey, with 0% highway travel. This means you'll be navigating a series of county roads and local streets rather than high-speed interstates. The profile suggests frequent turns and changes in direction, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of local roads often means you'll encounter various intersections and community segments. This route offers a more intimate connection with the Texas landscape as you move from Godley towards Plano.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Chisholm Trail Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chisholm Trail Parkway and SH 183 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.2 miles in near US 377.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.9 miles you will encounter 23 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: at 29.2 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 miles (US 377): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.9 miles (US 377): 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 Godley, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Ctp Toll North, Denton and Dallas.

Ctp Toll North

13.5 mi in | ~19m

Denton

29.2 mi in | ~38m | via US 377

Dallas

69 mi in | ~1h 22m

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 34m. Total distance: 77.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on Chisholm Trail Parkway. 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.

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 29.2 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 miles (US 377): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.9 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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