Hubbard to Plano is 102.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 53 minutes via I 45 and State Highway 31, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily through the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll find it's a highway-focused drive, making it a convenient option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for its directness and minimal fuss, perfect for a quick transition between locations within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.4 miles from Hubbard, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 45
58.5 mi
1h 1m
State Highway 31
19.4 mi
21m
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi
18m
Corsicana Bypass
5.6 mi
6m
Northeast 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
East 15th Street
0.6 mi
1m
South Interstate 45
0.3 mi
<1m
TX 31 Bus
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 58.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hubbard, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on TX 31 Bus
0.7 mi·1 min·Northeast 4th Street
2
Continue on TX 31 Bus
0.5 mi·46 sec·State Highway 31
3
Turn right onto TX 31 Bus
0.2 mi·21 sec·TX 31 Bus
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·33 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on TX 31
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 31
6
Turn right onto TX 31
5.6 mi·6 min·Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto South Interstate 45
0.3 mi·35 sec·South Interstate 45
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
9
Merge onto I 45
59 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 75
15 mi·16 min·North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 28AToward Plano Parkway, 15th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi·2 min·North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip offers plenty of flexibility for departure time. You could easily leave in the morning and arrive well before lunch, or depart in the afternoon and reach your destination with ample daylight. Since the longest stretch without a major turn is 58.5 miles, plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a fuel cost estimated at $16, you likely won't need to refuel for this specific journey. Keep an eye on traffic as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, especially if traveling during peak hours.
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 51.4 miles from Hubbard, TX, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 57m 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 32m
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 Hubbard, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hubbard, TX
This is one driving day of about 102.9 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Hubbard, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 45 for about 58.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 1.4 and 102.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.6 mi into trip|~24m in|TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Turn right onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
26.2 mi into trip|~30m in|South Interstate 45
Turn left onto South Interstate 45
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
100.5 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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
6
102.3 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|East 15th Street
Turn right onto East 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.55 one way
$31.10 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$17.02
$34.04
premium
$4.54
$18.37
$36.74
diesel
$5.61
$22.72
$45.44
Estimated Tolls: $1.32
Central Expressway
(16.6 mi)$1.32
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.9
0
$10.80
$4.94
Efficient EV
25.7
0
$9.00
$4.12
EV Truck/SUV
41.2
0
$14.41
$6.59
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
Hubbard, TX
Late night
in Hubbard on Sunday
Local time
2:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Plano, TX
Late night
in Plano on Sunday
Local time
2:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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 53m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly a highway experience, with 92% of the journey on major roads. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including a continuous 58.5-mile segment on I 45 where you can settle into a rhythm. The profile is best described as highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed, multi-lane routes like I 45 and North Central Expressway. While not particularly winding or technical, the consistent pace makes for a predictable drive.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.5 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and State Highway 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m 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: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (South Interstate 45): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 58.5 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.32 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: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (South Interstate 45): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plano, TX before heading back.
