Origin
Honey Grove, TX
Late night in Honey Grove on Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Honey Grove, 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
1h 21m
Distance
71.6 mi
115 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Honey Grove, TX
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to make the 71.6-mile trek from Honey Grove to Plano, expect a straightforward drive that takes approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, specifically utilizing East US Highway 82, South State Highway 121, and Central Expressway. Budget roughly $11 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. This route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, making it a practical choice if your goal is to reach your destination quickly and reliably.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| South State Highway 121 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| East US Highway 82 | 15.8 mi | 17m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| North State Highway 121 | 2 mi | 2m |
| North 5th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 15th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Sam Rayburn Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Expressway
— 17.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honey Grove, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on TX 34; FM 100
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
3
Merge onto US 82
16 mi
·
17 min
·
East US Highway 82
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 670
Toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
5
Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West US Highway 82
6
Turn left onto TX 121
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Highway 121
7
Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Sam Rayburn Drive
8
Turn slight left onto TX 121
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South State Highway 121
9
Continue on TX 121
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 75; TX 121
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 29
Toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Central Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Turn left onto West 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Honey Grove, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 69.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 670
Toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
TX 121 / North State Highway 121
Turn left onto TX 121 / North State Highway 121
Navigation decision point
8
52.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
5
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$10.82 one way
$21.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| premium | $4.54 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.43
Central Expressway
(17.8 mi)
$1.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 to 20 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
3 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 21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your journey spent on high-speed routes. You will experience a blend of highway transit that shifts from the rural stretches of East US Highway 82 into the more developed corridors of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Behind the wheel, you should anticipate a consistent pace, punctuated by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.8 miles while traveling on Central Expressway. The personality of the road is functional and direct, lacking the technical curves of mountain passes or the slow pace of local backroads. It is an ideal path for drivers who prefer keeping a steady speed over navigating stop-and-go traffic.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on Central Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Expressway and South State Highway 121. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (TX 121 / North State Highway 121): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Honey Grove, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Trenton
17.1 mi in
|
~19m
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 21m. Total distance: 71.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Central Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.43 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 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (TX 121 / North State Highway 121): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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