Origin
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Sunday
Local time
12:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Hackberry, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Hackberry, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 23.8-mile drive from Plano to Hackberry, Texas, can easily be completed in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily using the Dallas North Tollway and President George Bush Turnpike, with a portion on Main Street. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly for such a quick journey. Since both locations are within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout. This route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a straightforward commute without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| King Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Price Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Hackberry, 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
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto DNT
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Cotton Gin Road, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas Parkway
14
Turn left onto Main Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on King Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
King Road
16
Turn left onto Price Circle
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Price Circle
17
Arrive at destination
Price Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 18.1 — 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
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Cotton Gin Road, Main 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.
Toward Cotton Gin Road, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.24
Dallas North Tollway
(8.5 mi)
$0.68
President George Bush Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.53
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hackberry, TX
Late night in Hackberry on Sunday
Local time
12:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with approximately 33% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles along the Dallas North Tollway. This means you'll experience a blend of faster toll road driving and potentially slower segments as you transition to Main Street. The road character shifts from efficient, high-speed travel to a more local, community feel as you approach your destination.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
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 14 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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.
Between Plano, TX and Hackberry, TX, road signs point toward President George Bush Turnpike, Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi in
|
~2m
Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
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 33m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.24 in tolls one way, starting with Dallas North Tollway. 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 Hackberry, 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 Hackberry, 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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