Origin
Plano, TX
Morning in Plano on Tuesday
Local time
10:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Bartonville, 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
40m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Bartonville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Plano to Bartonville, you can expect a straightforward 30.8-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because this trip is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the President George Bush Turnpike, South Stemmons Freeway, and Justin Road. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should cover your transit costs easily. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your travel. It is a highly efficient route for those looking to move between these two Texas locations without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 13.7 mi | 14m |
| Justin Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Central Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Jeter Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McMakin Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 13.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Bartonville, TX.
1
Start on East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Central Expressway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Central Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 75 South
4
Merge onto US 75
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Central Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 28B
Toward President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto PGBT
14 mi
·
14 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 35E
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 454A
Toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
13
Turn left onto Justin Road
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Justin Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto East Jeter Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Jeter Road
15
Turn left onto McMakin Road
257 ft
·
9 sec
·
McMakin Road
16
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Central Expressway
Turn left onto Central Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward President George Bush Turnpike
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpik...
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
23.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road
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 454A
Toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.65 one way
$9.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
President George Bush Turnpike
(13.7 mi)
$1.09
Central Expressway
(0.5 mi)
$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bartonville, TX
Morning in Bartonville on Tuesday
Local time
10:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
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
4 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
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 40-minute trip is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 66% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will start with a significant 13.7-mile stretch on the President George Bush Turnpike, which provides the most consistent speed of the journey. As you transition onto the South Stemmons Freeway and eventually onto Justin Road, the driving environment shifts from high-speed turnpikes to more localized transit. Expect a functional, commuter-style experience rather than a winding scenic byway. Staying attentive is key as you navigate these varied road types to reach your destination.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on President George Bush Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and Justin Road. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Plano, TX to Bartonville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Bartonville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1878
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 40m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.12 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.
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 Bartonville, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bartonville, 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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