Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
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Aubrey, TX
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This 39.7-mile drive from Plano to Aubrey, Texas, will take you approximately 53 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, and US Highway 380 East. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this short journey through the Great Plains region of Texas is an easy excursion. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best suits your schedule. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, so plan for a straightforward trip without the need for extensive preparation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 380 East | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| West University Drive | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US 377 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| FM 424 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Aubrey, TX.
Start on East 15th Street
Turn left onto Central Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto PGBT
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto DNT
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
Turn left onto West University Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 380
Continue on US 380
Turn right onto FM 424
At end of road, turn right onto US 377
Turn left onto FM 428
Turn right onto FM 428
Turn right onto East Elm Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Central Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.00 one way
$12.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Plano on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Aubrey on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 47% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.8 miles on the Dallas North Tollway. This suggests a good balance between faster-paced highway travel and potentially more local road segments as you approach Aubrey. The overall feel is likely to be a blend of efficient travel on major arteries and a transition to less congested roads closer to your destination, offering a dynamic driving experience without being overly challenging.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Central Expressway.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 39.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plano, TX and Aubrey, TX, road signs point toward Dnt: Dallas North Tollway, Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North and Denton.
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
Denton
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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