Origin
Haltom City, TX
Morning in Haltom City on Tuesday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haltom City, 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
52m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haltom City, TX
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Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
Haltom City to Plano is 43.1 miles and takes about 52 minutes via SH 183 TEXpress, North Central Expressway, and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive between two major North Texas cities. You'll spend most of your time on well-trafficked highways, so expect steady conditions. This trip is best suited for a single-day excursion, perfect for a quick commute or a short hop to visit friends or family.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 183 TEXpress | 11.7 mi | 11m |
| North Central Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Boulevard 26 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Loop 12 TEXpress | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 11.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haltom City, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Jane Lane
208 ft
·
12 sec
·
Jane Lane
2
Turn left onto Markum Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Markum Drive
3
Turn left onto US 377; TX 183
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Belknap Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 26
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Boulevard 26
Toward TX 26 North
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Bedford Euless Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Euless Road
6
Turn left onto Airport Freeway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
501 ft
·
12 sec
Toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
9
Merge onto TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Merge onto Loop 12
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35E
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 635
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
17
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.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto US 75
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Central Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Haltom City, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
TX 26 / Boulevard 26
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 26 / Boulevard 26 toward TX 26 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward TX 26 North
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Loop 12 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 TEXpress toward I 35E Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35E Toll North
8
34.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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...
8
40.8 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$6.51 one way
$13.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.70 | $15.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:55 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
22 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
52m 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?
You'll be on the highway for about 73% of this 43.1-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 11.7 miles on SH 183 TEXpress. Expect a lot of merging and exiting as you navigate between these main arteries. The shift from highway to surface roads will happen gradually as you approach your destination.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on SH 183 TEXpress.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and North Central Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near TX 26 / Boulevard 26.
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 20 decision points packed into just 43.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (TX 26 / Boulevard 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles (Loop 12 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Haltom City, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
34.2 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting in Haltom City, TX
Full guide →Founded 1932
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 52m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on SH 183 TEXpress. 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.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 1.6 miles (TX 26 / Boulevard 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles (Loop 12 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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