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Trip from Pinewood Estates, 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
5h 44m
Distance
291.5 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinewood Estates, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Pinewood Estates, TX to Plano, TX is 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 44m via I 45 and TX 105, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, covering mostly highway miles. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, ideal for a single-day excursion. Given the 5h 44m estimated travel time and the 89% highway share, this route is designed for efficient travel between these two Texas locations.
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
145.7 miles from Pinewood Estates, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 188.8 mi | 3h 12m |
| TX 105 | 46.5 mi | 1h 7m |
| North Central Expressway | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| West Southline Street | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| East Houston Street | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Willis Waukegan Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| FM 2432 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| North State Highway 75 | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 188.8 mi, about 3h 12m
Traffic on I-45
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,927 veh/hr typical · worst 2,389
Quietest
2 AM
~288 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 45 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 Pinewood Estates, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Lakeview Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Drive
2
Continue on Pinelake Drive
383 ft
·
18 sec
·
Pinelake Drive
3
Turn right onto Woodway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodway Boulevard
4
Continue on East Pineshadows Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pineshadows Drive
5
Turn slight left onto Pinewood Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pinewood Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn right onto TX 105
47 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
TX 105
Use the left / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn right onto TX 105; TX 321
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
East Houston Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto TX 105 Business
15 mi
·
22 min
·
West Southline Street
10
Turn right onto Willis Waukegan Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Willis Waukegan Road
11
Continue on FM 2432
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
FM 2432
12
Turn right onto TX 75
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Danville Street
13
Continue on TX 75
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Highway 75
14
Turn left onto Calvary Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Calvary Road
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto I 45
189 mi
·
3 hr 12 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 75
15 mi
·
16 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
For this 5h 44m drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $42, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch on I 45 is nearly 189 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before you hit that segment. Consider a brief stop around the 100-mile mark to break up the drive and ensure you're comfortable for the remainder.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.7 miles from Pinewood Estates, TX, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.8 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 64 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.7 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 48m
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 Pinewood Estates, 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 Pinewood Estates, TX
This is one driving day of about 291.5 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Pinewood Estates, 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 45 for about 188.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.7 miles from Pinewood Estates, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 188.8 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
TA Express
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Navarro County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
TA Express
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walker County Southbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Walker County Northbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Navarro County Southbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.7 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.8 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.4 mi from route
TA
1.6 mi from route
SoPac Trail Rest Area
1.9 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 websiteCity Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 290.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
TX 105
At end of road, turn right onto TX 105
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
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TX 105; TX 321 / East Houston Street
At end of road, turn right onto TX 105; TX 321 / East Houston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
289.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 40m 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
290.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 43m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn right onto East 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.93 one way
$79.85 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $44.60 | $89.19 |
| premium | $4.23 | $48.49 | $96.98 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $55.04 | $110.08 |
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
$40
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.5 | 1 | $30.61 | $13.99 |
| Efficient EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.51 | $11.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.6 | 1 | $40.81 | $18.66 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Pinewood Estates, TX
Late night in Pinewood Estates on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 0 to 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:27PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:27PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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
20 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
5h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 primarily on highways, with 89% of the 291.5 miles on major roads like I 45 and North Central Expressway. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 188.8 miles on I 45, which means sustained highway cruising for a significant portion of your trip. The transition to surface roads will occur after this long highway segment, likely bringing more frequent exits and potentially denser traffic as you approach your destination in Plano.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 188.8 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and TX 105. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near TX 105.
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 5h 44m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (TX 105): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles (TX 105; TX 321 / East Houston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles (TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
668 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
921 ft
Total Descent
278 ft
Highest Point
668 ft
~291.5 mi in
Elevation Range
643 ft
About the Cities
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 291.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 188.8 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 — we found about 23 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.
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. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (TX 105): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles (TX 105; TX 321 / East Houston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles (TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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