Traveling from Pittsburg to Plano covers 124.6 miles across the Texas Great Plains. You can expect a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, making this a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Your journey will take you along Mount Pleasant Street, North Greer Boulevard, and the Bill Ratliff Freeway. With fuel costs estimated at around $19, this is an efficient way to transit between these two Texas locations. Because the entire route remains within the Great Plains region, the landscape stays consistent throughout the transit. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection for those needing to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.5 miles from Pittsburg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
97.9 mi
1h 39m
President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi
15m
North Greer Boulevard
5.7 mi
6m
Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.4 mi
6m
Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
1m
K Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
President George Bush Highway
0.7 mi
1m
West Ferguson Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 97.9 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Church Street
397 ft·19 sec·Church Street
2
Turn right onto Loop 238
1.1 mi·1 min·Mount Pleasant Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 271
5.7 mi·6 min·North Greer Boulevard
4
Continue on US 271
5.4 mi·6 min·Bill Ratliff Freeway
5
Continue on US 271
0.5 mi·1 min·West Ferguson Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
7
Merge onto I 30
98 mi·1 hr 39 min·I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 61BToward PGBT: President George Bush TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on PGBT
15 mi·15 min·President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Avenue K, Plano RoadUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto TX 190
0.7 mi·1 min·President George Bush Highway
12
Turn right onto K Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·K Avenue
13
Continue on Municipal Avenue
0.4 mi·56 sec·Municipal Avenue
14
Turn left onto East 15th Street
392 ft·7 sec·East 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip of just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. However, because the route is entirely comprised of local roads, you should factor in extra time for traffic or unexpected road conditions that often accompany surface streets. There are no planned stops on this route, so ensure your fuel tank is ready for the $19 estimated cost before you leave Pittsburg. If you prefer a smoother ride, consider driving during off-peak hours to avoid the congestion typical of local thoroughfares. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the turn-heavy nature of this drive requires constant awareness of upcoming road transitions.
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 64.5 miles from Pittsburg, TX, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 28 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 50m
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 Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, TX
This is one driving day of about 128.9 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Pittsburg, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 97.9 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 12.8 and 128.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.8 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
13.1 mi into trip|~16m in|I 30
Merge onto I 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
111.1 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61B
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
7
126.8 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward Avenue K, Plano Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Avenue K, Plano Road
6
128.8 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.48 one way
$38.95 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$21.32
$42.64
premium
$4.54
$23.01
$46.03
diesel
$5.61
$28.46
$56.92
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
President George Bush Turnpike
(14.7 mi)$1.18
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
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.7
0
$13.53
$6.19
Efficient EV
32.2
0
$11.28
$5.16
EV Truck/SUV
51.6
0
$18.05
$8.25
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 17, 2026
Origin
Pittsburg, TX
Late night
in Pittsburg on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:56PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Destination
Plano, TX
Late night
in Plano on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:56PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
83°F
Greenville, TX
64 mi in
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
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
2h 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire 124.6-mile journey navigating local roads rather than high-speed motorways. Because there is no extended stretch on a single highway, you should be prepared for frequent road changes and intersections. The lack of a long uninterrupted stretch on Mount Pleasant Street emphasizes the stop-and-go nature of this trip. You will feel the technical demands of the road as you transition through the various local segments connecting Pittsburg to your destination in Plano.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.9 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.8 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 2h 17m 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 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.1 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Pittsburg, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt: 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.
The longest stretch is about 97.9 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.18 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.1 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
