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Trip from Hideaway, 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 47m

Distance

95.7 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

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Downtown Hideaway, TX, TX

Hideaway, TX

Jeff Stapleton

city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

This 95.7-mile drive from Hideaway, TX, to Plano, TX, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking an estimated 1 hour and 47 minutes. With 90% of the journey on highways, expect a straightforward, efficient commute. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $14, making it an economical option. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region throughout your trip, so expect a consistent landscape. This highway-focused drive is ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss, perfect for a quick transition between these Texas locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

47.8 miles from Hideaway, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 52.8 mi 52m
US 80 15.3 mi 16m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 11.4 mi 12m
North Central Expressway 6.7 mi 8m
Spur 557 4.4 mi 4m
Hide-A-Way Lane Central 1.7 mi 6m
East 15th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Interstate 20 West 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 52.8 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hide-A-Way Lane Central

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Hide-A-Way Lane Central
2

Keep slight right at fork onto Hide-A-Way Lane Central

1.5 mi · 5 min · Hide-A-Way Lane Central
3

Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

0.1 mi · 39 sec · Interstate 20 West
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
5

Merge onto I 20

53 mi · 52 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557

4.4 mi · 4 min · Spur 557
Exit 499A Toward Dallas Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on US 80

15 mi · 16 min · US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 635 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 635

11 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 635

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
11

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.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 54 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto US 75

5.3 mi · 5 min · North Central Expressway
14

Take the exit

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

Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under two hours, this trip offers great flexibility for when you decide to depart. Leaving in the morning or late afternoon can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or whenever you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a planned stop is over 50 miles on I 20, and the estimated fuel cost is $14 for the entire trip.

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 47.8 miles from Hideaway, TX, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.8 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 21 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.8 miles or 53m 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 26m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hideaway, TX

This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hideaway, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 52.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown McLendon-Chisholm, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McLendon-Chisholm, TX

48 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

Van, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Terrell, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Hideaway, 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.

Best coffee break · home stretch

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dallas, Texas

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 15min to go 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

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

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 54.7 and 93.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h in | Spur 557

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557 toward Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 499A Toward Dallas
6
74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 635 North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 North
8
86.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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
93.3 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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

$14.46 one way

$28.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $15.83 $31.66
premium $4.54 $17.09 $34.17
diesel $5.61 $21.13 $42.26

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

$14

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.05 $4.59
Efficient EV 23.9 0 $8.37 $3.83
EV Truck/SUV 38.3 0 $13.40 $6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Hideaway, TX

Morning in Hideaway on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plano, TX

Morning in Plano on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 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

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

1h 47m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the 95.7 miles utilizing major roadways like I 20 and US 80, and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. You'll experience a considerable uninterrupted stretch of 52.8 miles on I 20, offering a steady pace. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, with the road primarily serving as a conduit between your origin and destination. Expect a consistent, high-speed environment for the majority of your journey.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.8 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.7 miles in near Spur 557.

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 95.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 54.7 miles (Spur 557): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.4 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 Hideaway, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Dallas and Mckinney.

Dallas

54.7 mi in | ~1h | via Spur 557

Mckinney

86.4 mi in | ~1h 34m

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 47m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.8 miles on I 20. 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 54.7 miles (Spur 557): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.4 miles: 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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