Plano, TX to Hubbard, TX is 147.3 miles and takes about 2h 40m via I 30 and US Highway 259 North, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, passing through the Great Plains region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Plan for a single day to cover the distance comfortably.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.6 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
115.7 mi
1h 57m
President George Bush Turnpike
14.8 mi
16m
US Highway 259 North
13.2 mi
19m
K Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
President George Bush Highway
0.7 mi
1m
North Plano Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
East 15th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
US Highway 259 South
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 115.7 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Hubbard, TX.
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Start on East 15th Street
112 ft·9 sec·East 15th Street
2
Turn left onto K Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·K Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on North Plano Road
163 ft·10 sec·North Plano Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto TX 190
0.7 mi·1 min·President George Bush Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward PGBT East
6
Merge onto PGBT
15 mi·16 min·President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 30: Texarkana, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 30 East: TexarkanaUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 30; US 67
116 mi·1 hr 57 min·I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
11
Turn left onto US 259
13 mi·19 min·US Highway 259 North
12
Arrive at destination
US 259
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 40m duration, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. The single stop recommended is a good opportunity to stretch your legs. With 147.3 miles total, you can easily complete this in one go, but breaking it up is also an option if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $22, and plan your fill-up accordingly before starting the longest stretch on I 30.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.6 miles from Plano, TX, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.7 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.6 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hubbard, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Plano, 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 Plano, TX
This is one driving day of about 147.3 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Plano, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 115.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|K Avenue
Turn left onto K Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|TX 190 / President George Bush Highway
Turn left onto TX 190 / President George Bush Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in|PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike
Merge onto PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.9 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
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17.1 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.26 one way
$44.51 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$24.36
$48.72
premium
$4.54
$26.30
$52.60
diesel
$5.61
$32.52
$65.04
Estimated Tolls: $1.19
President George Bush Turnpike
(14.8 mi)$1.19
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
$22
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.2
0
$15.47
$7.07
Efficient EV
36.8
0
$12.89
$5.89
EV Truck/SUV
58.9
0
$20.62
$9.43
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 15, 2026
Origin
Plano, TX
Night
in Plano on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hubbard, TX
Night
in Hubbard on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 98% of your time on the highway, which means this is primarily a high-speed cruising experience. The longest continuous stretch on I 30 covers 115.7 miles, so expect long periods of consistent driving. You'll notice a high density of highway exits for a significant portion of the trip before transitioning to US Highway 259 North.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 115.7 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near K Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 147.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (K Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (TX 190 / President George Bush Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Plano, TX and Hubbard, TX, road signs point toward Dallas and Daingerfield.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 147.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 115.7 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.19 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 — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Hubbard, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (K Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (TX 190 / President George Bush Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hubbard, TX before heading back.
