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Trip from Hooks, 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

2h 51m

Distance

165 mi

266 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Downtown Hooks, TX, TX

Hooks, TX

Rachel Claire

city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 165-mile drive from Hooks, Texas, to Plano, Texas, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a 98% highway share, making it an efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $25. Passing through the Great Plains region of Texas, the route offers a direct path to your destination. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch covering 146.2 miles on I-30, this is a drive best tackled in one go, especially given its relatively short duration.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.5 miles from Hooks, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 30 146.2 mi 2h 27m
President George Bush Turnpike 14.7 mi 15m
K Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
President George Bush Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Municipal Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Palmer Drive 0.1 mi <1m
East 15th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 30 — 146.2 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 82

212 ft · 7 sec · East Avenue A
2

Turn right onto FM 560

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Palmer Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Palmer Drive
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
5

Merge onto I 30

146 mi · 2 hr 27 min · I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 61B Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on PGBT

15 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward Avenue K, Plano Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn straight onto TX 190

0.7 mi · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
10

Turn right onto K Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · K Avenue
11

Continue on Municipal Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Municipal Avenue
12

Turn left onto East 15th Street

392 ft · 7 sec · East 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 51-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the 165 miles, perhaps around the halfway point or where you anticipate needing a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 146.2 miles on I-30, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $25 provides a good budget baseline for your planning.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.5 miles from Hooks, TX, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.2 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 36 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.5 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hooks, TX

This is one driving day of about 165 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Hooks, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 146.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, TX

83 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.

Popular next leg

Greenville, TX to Plano, TX

46.7 mi · 56m

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Pleasant, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Hooks, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.2 miles.

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 meal stop

The Downtowner Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hooks, Texas

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19035471159

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rockwall, Texas

1.1 mi

The Downtowner Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hooks, Texas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19035471159

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rockwall, Texas

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19727221133

Visit website

Pitt Grill Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

New Boston, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19036281333

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 164.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 560 / Main Street

Turn right onto FM 560 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 30

Merge onto I 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
147.2 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 61B Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
7
162.9 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward Avenue K, Plano Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Avenue K, Plano Road
6
164.9 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | East 15th Street

Turn left onto East 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.93 one way

$49.86 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $27.29 $54.58
premium $4.54 $29.46 $58.92
diesel $5.61 $36.43 $72.86

Estimated Tolls: $1.18

President George Bush Turnpike (14.7 mi) $1.18

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

$25

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.5 0 $17.33 $7.92
Efficient EV 41.3 0 $14.44 $6.60
EV Truck/SUV 66 0 $23.10 $10.56

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Hooks, TX

Late night in Hooks on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Greenville, TX

83 mi in

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

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

2h 51m 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 highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 165-mile trip, with 98% of the drive taking place on interstates. The primary artery is I-30, which you'll follow for a significant uninterrupted stretch of 146.2 miles. This means you'll experience consistent speeds and minimal traffic disruptions for much of the journey. The route's character is predominantly that of a functional interstate drive, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 146.2 mi on I 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 560 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 8 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 (FM 560 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Hooks, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.

Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike

147.2 mi in | ~2h 30m

About the Cities

Starting in Hooks, TX

Full guide →

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 2h 51m. Total distance: 165 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 146.2 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.18 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 560 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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