Lockney, TX to Plano, TX is 350 miles and takes about 6h 32m via 5th Street and US 82, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a direct path from one point to another. The route is mostly highway, making it a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a solid option if you're looking for an efficient drive across the state without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175 miles from Lockney, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
5th Street
93.5 mi
1h 38m
Central East Freeway
71.9 mi
1h 15m
US 82
49 mi
55m
US Highway 82
33.2 mi
34m
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi
25m
South Ralls Highway
20.8 mi
27m
President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi
14m
US 70
10.9 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockney, TX and Plano, TX.
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Start on FM 97
0.5 mi·53 sec·East Locust Street
2
Turn right onto FM 378
0.8 mi·1 min·FM 378
3
Turn left onto US 70
11 mi·16 min·US 70
4
Continue on US 62; TX 207
21 mi·27 min·South Ralls Highway
5
Turn slight left onto TX 207
1.0 mi·1 min·Avenue E
6
Turn left onto US 82; TX 114
0.7 mi·50 sec·4th Street
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·US Highway 82
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi·1 hr 38 min·5th Street
11
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·West California Street
12
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·40 sec·North Main Street
13
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
14
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi·53 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi·1 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
16
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi·19 sec·Central East Freeway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
70 mi·1 hr 13 min·Central East Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft·4 sec
21
Turn left onto US 380
22 mi·25 min·West US Highway 380
22
Continue on US 380
3.3 mi·4 min·West University Drive
23
Take the exit
288 ft·7 sec
24
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.1 mi·11 sec·North Interstate 35
25
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 35 SouthUse the straight / left lanes.
26
Merge onto I 35; US 77
1.0 mi·1 min·I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 35E; US 77
9.8 mi·10 min·I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
10 mi·11 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Take the exit
1.2 mi·1 min
Exit 445Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork
1.2 mi·1 min
Toward PGBT Toll East: President George Bush TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto PGBT
13 mi·14 min·President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinneyUse the slight left lane.
34
Turn slight right
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 29Toward 15th StreetUse the slight right lane.
35
Turn straight onto Central Expressway
0.4 mi·49 sec·Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6.5-hour drive, aim to leave Lockney in the morning to give yourself plenty of daylight. The route is designed for a single day, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. With 350 miles, you can easily complete it in one go, but consider a brief stop around the halfway point for a stretch and to refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major town might be a good indicator of when to top off your tank before hitting that segment.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175 miles from Lockney, TX, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 77 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 23m
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 Lockney, 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 Lockney, TX
This is one driving day of about 350 miles and 6h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Lockney, 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 5th Street for about 93.5 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 164.5 and 348.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
164.5 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
212.6 mi into trip|~4h in|US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
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332.2 mi into trip|~6h 11m in
Take the exit toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 445
Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpik...
7
333.5 mi into trip|~6h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Tu...
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348.1 mi into trip|~6h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.94 one way
$95.88 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg123 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$53.55
$107.09
premium
$4.23
$58.22
$116.44
diesel
$4.80
$66.09
$132.17
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
President George Bush Turnpike
(13.3 mi)$1.06
Central Expressway
(0.4 mi)$0.03
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
$48
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
105
1
$36.75
$16.80
Efficient EV
87.5
0
$30.63
$14.00
EV Truck/SUV
140
1
$49.00
$22.40
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Lockney, TX
Late night
in Lockney on Monday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Plano, TX
Late night
in Plano on Monday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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.
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
12 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
6h 32m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 64% of the 350 miles on major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 93.5 miles on 5th Street before transitioning to other roads. Expect a steady cruising pace for much of the trip, punctuated by a significant segment on surface streets. The transition from highway to local roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on 5th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on 5th Street and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 164.5 miles in near US 82.
Driving Effort9/10
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 23 significant decision points across 350 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 164.5 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.6 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,280 ft556 ft
Total Climb
219 ft
Total Descent
2,831 ft
Highest Point
3,280 ft
Elevation Range
2,723 ft
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 Lockney, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt Toll: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 32m. Total distance: 350 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on 5th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 164.5 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.6 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 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.
