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Trip from Laguna Vista, TX to Plano, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 23m
Distance
551.4 mi
887 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 14m
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6 AM
10h 23m
8 AM
10h 42m
10 AM
10h 30m
12 PM
10h 28m
3 PM
10h 31m
5 PM
10h 41m
8 PM
10h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna Vista, TX
Jimmy Ramírez
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Laguna Vista to Plano is 551.4 miles and takes about 10h 23m via U.S. Highway 77, Purple Heart Trail, and Pickle Parkway, with a fuel budget near $86 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early. This long-haul drive stays within Texas, crossing the Great Plains region for its entirety. While it's technically a single-day trip, the 10-hour duration suggests you'll want to break it up over two days for a more comfortable pace. Plan for a significant amount of time on the road, covering over 550 miles.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
275.7 miles from Laguna Vista, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 120.9 mi | 2h 13m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| I 35E | 56.2 mi | 58m |
| US Highway 181 South | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| I 37 | 19.7 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 120.9 mi, about 2h 13m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,007 veh/hr typical · worst 4,783
Quietest
2 AM
~579 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Vista, TX and Plano, TX.
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Start on FM 510
19 mi
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24 min
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Santa Isabel Boulevard
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Continue on FM 510
0.8 mi
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1 min
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San Jose Ranch Road
3
Turn left onto FM 510
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Line M Road
4
Continue on FM 732
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Scaief Road
5
Turn right onto East Expressway 83
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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East Expressway 83
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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17 sec
7
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
96 mi
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1 hr 47 min
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U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
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14 sec
9
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
1.2 mi
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1 min
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I 69E; US 77
10
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
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12 min
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U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit
0.3 mi
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34 sec
12
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
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17 sec
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US Highway 77 Frontage Road
13
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
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4 min
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County Road 10
14
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
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15 min
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County Road 79
15
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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County Road 18
16
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
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2 min
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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57 sec
18
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Driscoll Bypass
19
Continue on US 77
13 mi
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14 min
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U.S. Highway 77
20
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
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1 min
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
21
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
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1 min
22
Continue on I 37
18 mi
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18 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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32 sec
Toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
24
Turn right onto TX 359
12 mi
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16 min
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State Highway 359
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 181
0.8 mi
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55 sec
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South 8th Street
26
Continue on US 181
40 mi
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45 min
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US Highway 181 South
27
Continue on US 181
1.2 mi
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1 min
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South Sunset Strip Drive
28
Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
29
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
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3 sec
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East Main Street
30
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
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10 min
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Helena Road
31
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 80
32
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
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2 min
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South Nixon Avenue
33
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
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35 min
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State Highway 80 North
34
Continue on US 183
10 mi
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11 min
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US 183
35
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
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8 min
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South Colorado Street
36
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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United States Highway 183
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
38
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
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54 min
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Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
40
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
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1 hr 6 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
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7 min
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South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
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33 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
56 mi
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58 min
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I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
44
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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41 sec
Exit 427A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
Use the slight right lane.
45
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
46
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
47
Keep slight left at fork
385 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
48
Continue on I 30; US 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East R L Thornton Freeway
49
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 46
Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
Use the slight right lane.
50
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left lane.
51
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
52
Merge onto US 75
0.7 mi
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49 sec
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Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Continue on US 75
15 mi
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16 min
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North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
56
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
57
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 10h 23m estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended for comfort and safety. Aim to depart early on your first day to cover a substantial portion of the 551.4 miles. Utilize your two planned stops strategically for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 120.9 miles on U.S. Highway 77, to avoid unexpected delays. The $86 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for budgeting your expenses.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 275.7 miles from Laguna Vista, TX, or about 5h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 121 miles or 2h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 275.7 miles or 5h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 275.7 miles or 5h 32m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 16m
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 Laguna Vista, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laguna Vista, TX
Aim for roughly 276 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Plano, TX
Aim for roughly 276 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Laguna Vista, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 120.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
182 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
364 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Waxahachie, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
276 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 276 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 275.7 miles from Laguna Vista, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 276 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
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.
Hill County Northbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Kenedy County Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Harlingen
0.1 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Bell County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Bell County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.9 mi from route
SoPac Trail Rest Area
1.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.5 mi from route
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 website11th 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 websiteHeritage 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 websiteDick Kleberg Park
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Kingsville, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+13612218705
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 355 decision points cluster between mile 369.2 and 549 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
369.2 mi into trip
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~7h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
7
473.9 mi into trip
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~8h 58m in
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I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
8
530.1 mi into trip
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~9h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 427A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Bouleva...
8
531.8 mi into trip
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~9h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
8
549 mi into trip
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~10h 18m 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
$75.52 one way
$151.05 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
193 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $84.36 | $168.72 |
| premium | $4.23 | $91.72 | $183.44 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $104.11 | $208.23 |
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
$76
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 192.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 165.4 | 2 | $57.90 | $26.47 |
| Efficient EV | 137.9 | 1 | $48.25 | $22.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 220.6 | 2 | $77.20 | $35.29 |
Gas CO2
193 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Laguna Vista, TX
Morning in Laguna Vista on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 18 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:33PM CDT until July 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
Plano, TX
Morning in Plano on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:33PM CDT until July 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
10h 23m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 437.3
View on nps.gov
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have deve...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 19
View on nps.gov
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$25
near mile 95.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is primarily highway driving, with 72% of the 551.4 miles on main roads. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving, 120.9 miles, on U.S. Highway 77. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads for segments of the drive as you navigate between major arteries. The profile is a long-haul drive, so prepare for extended periods of consistent speed.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120.9 mi on U.S. Highway 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and Purple Heart Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 369.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 551.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 369.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 473.9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 530.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
737 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
1,026 ft
Total Descent
370 ft
Highest Point
737 ft
~354.5 mi in
Elevation Range
725 ft
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.
Between Laguna Vista, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Skidmore and Waco.
Skidmore
175.4 mi in
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~3h 33m
Waco
310.2 mi in
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~6h 15m
About the Cities
Starting in Laguna Vista, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Plano, TX
Full guide →Founded 1873
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.
Top landmarks
- • Heritage Farmstead Museum — building in Texas, United States
- • Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway — historic place in Plano, Collin County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 120.9 miles on U.S. Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 276 miles on day one.
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 — we found about 37 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 369.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 473.9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 530.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park and Padre Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.4 hours each way, a round trip means 20.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Plano, TX before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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