Origin
Nevada, TX
Late night in Nevada on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nevada, 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
35m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nevada, TX
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Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
Nevada, TX to Plano, TX is 20.4 miles and takes about 35m via North State Highway 78, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive primarily on highways. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a same-day excursion, requiring minimal planning. You'll find this route efficient if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Highway 78 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| 14th Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East FM 6 | 3 mi | 5m |
| FM 544 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East FM 544 | 1 mi | 2m |
| West FM 544 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South State Highway 78 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Plano Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North State Highway 78
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on this road
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FM 6; FM 1138
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East FM 6
3
Turn left onto TX 78
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
North State Highway 78
4
Continue on TX 78
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 78
5
Turn right onto FM 544
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 544
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on FM 544
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East FM 544
7
Continue on FM 544
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West FM 544
8
Continue on 14th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on East Plano Parkway
496 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Plano Parkway
10
Turn right onto 14th Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
14th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Municipal Avenue
486 ft
·
17 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.4 — 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 6; FM 1138 / East FM 6
Turn right onto FM 6; FM 1138 / East FM 6
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
FM 544
Turn right onto FM 544
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
14th Street
Turn right onto 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Municipal Avenue
Turn right onto Municipal Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 15 mph
81% chance
Live forecast
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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 drive is largely highway-focused, with 78% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 7.7 miles on North State Highway 78, which should feel quite continuous. The route begins by utilizing East FM 6 before merging onto North State Highway 78, then transitioning to 14th Street as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience with limited changes in road type.
78% 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: 7.7 mi on North State Highway 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North State Highway 78 and 14th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 6; FM 1138 / East FM 6.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 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 6; FM 1138 / East FM 6): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (FM 544): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 35m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on North State Highway 78. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (FM 6; FM 1138 / East FM 6): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (FM 544): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (14th Street): 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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