Origin
Greenville, TX
Late night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, TX to Plano, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, TX
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Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Greenville to Plano, you are looking at a 52.5-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will stay within a consistent landscape for the duration of the trip. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Since this is a straightforward local drive with no mandatory stops, it serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two Texas hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 380 | 29.5 mi | 34m |
| Central Expressway | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Lee Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West 15th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| King Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Central Expressway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pickett Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 15th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 380
— 29.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on this road
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pickett Street
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pickett Street
3
Turn right onto King Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
King Street
4
Turn left onto Spur 302
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lee Street
5
Continue on US 380
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 380
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Central Expressway
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Central Expressway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
8
Merge onto US 75; TX 121
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 29
Toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Central Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn left onto West 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Greenville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45 — 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
|
Pickett Street
Turn right onto Pickett Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
King Street
Turn right onto King Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the ramp toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
5
32 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
45 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$7.06 one way
$14.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
Central Expressway
(13.9 mi)
$1.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Plano on Tuesday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
56m 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 experience on this local drive, as the route relies entirely on surface roads rather than high-speed interstates. You will navigate through local corridors, specifically utilizing Pickett Street, King Street, and Lee Street to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace rather than a quick interstate sprint. With the longest stretch on Pickett Street measuring 0 miles, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns and transitions. This is not a route for cruise control, but rather an active, hands-on driving experience.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.5 mi on US 380.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 380 and Central Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pickett Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1846
Greenville is a city of 28,164 (2020) in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Central Christian Church — building in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
- • Katy Depot — building in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
- • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum — museum in Greenville, Taxes , US
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 56m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.5 miles on US 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.12 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 (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: 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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