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Trip from Plano, TX to Benbrook, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

63.4 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Downtown Benbrook, TX, TX

Benbrook, TX

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

Traveling from Plano to Benbrook covers 63.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout this short transit. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an affordable connection between these two suburban hubs. You will rely heavily on major arteries like the Central Expressway, SH 183 TEXpress, and the Jim Wright Freeway to make the journey. It is a straightforward, functional drive that prioritizes efficiency over leisure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Wright Freeway 16.5 mi 18m
SH 183 TEXpress 13.6 mi 13m
Central Expressway 7 mi 7m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 4.8 mi 5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 2.7 mi 2m
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway 2.4 mi 2m
South Stemmons Freeway 2.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Jim Wright Freeway — 16.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Benbrook, 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

6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 635 Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 635 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 635

2.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 635

4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Merge onto I 35E

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

0.6 mi · 39 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

13 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
16

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
18

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
20

Continue on I 820

16 mi · 18 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 429A Toward US 377: Granbury Use the slight right lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward US 377 South: Granbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn right onto US 377

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Benbrook Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24

Turn left onto Mercedes Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Mercedes Street
25

Turn right onto Wade Hampton Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wade Hampton Street
26

Arrive at destination

Wade Hampton Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Euless, TX

32 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

Carrollton, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Euless, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 61.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
7.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 635

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 635
7
8.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 West
7
16.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas
7
18.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | North Walton Walker Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...
7
61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 429A Toward US 377: Granbury

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.58 one way

$19.16 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $10.49 $20.97
premium $4.54 $11.32 $22.64
diesel $5.61 $14.00 $28.00

Estimated Tolls: $0.56

Central Expressway (7 mi) $0.56

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$1

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 11 at 7:54PM CDT until April 11 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 11 at 7:47PM CDT until April 11 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Benbrook, TX

Late night in Benbrook on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

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

1h 11m 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?

Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 89% of this route consists of major thoroughfares. The journey demands your full attention on fast-moving lanes rather than scenic backroads. You will encounter a significant stretch of 16.5 miles on the Jim Wright Freeway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your drive. Because the route is dominated by interstates and expressways, the character of the road remains consistent from start to finish. You should be prepared for a steady, utilitarian pace that keeps you moving quickly through the metropolitan area.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on Jim Wright Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Wright Freeway and SH 183 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

801 ft 427 ft

Total Climb

634 ft

Total Descent

617 ft

Highest Point

801 ft

~58.1 mi in

Elevation Range

375 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Plano, TX and Benbrook, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Loop 12 South: Irving

18.8 mi in | ~21m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

18.8 mi in | ~21m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

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.

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 1h 11m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on Jim Wright Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.56 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.

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 Benbrook, 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 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 Benbrook, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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