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Trip from Plano, TX to Lantana, TX

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

Drive Time

42m

Distance

31.5 mi

51 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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 Lantana, TX, TX

Lantana, TX

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Trip Overview

This 31.5-mile drive from Plano to Lantana, Texas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 42 minutes. Primarily utilizing the President George Bush Turnpike and South Stemmons Freeway, it's a highway-focused journey that makes for a perfect day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is budget-friendly. You'll stay within the Great Plains region throughout your travels, experiencing a consistent landscape. This drive is ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
President George Bush Turnpike 13.7 mi 14m
Justin Road 6.1 mi 11m
South Stemmons Freeway 5.8 mi 6m
Lantana Trail 1.3 mi 3m
East 15th Street 0.6 mi 1m
North Stemmons Freeway 0.6 mi <1m
Central Expressway 0.5 mi <1m
Golf Club Drive <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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 Lantana, 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

6.1 mi · 11 min · Justin Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Lantana Trail

1.3 mi · 3 min · Lantana Trail
15

Turn left onto Golf Club Drive

21 ft · 0 sec · Golf Club Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Golf Club Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 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

$4.76 one way

$9.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $5.21 $10.42
premium $4.54 $5.62 $11.25
diesel $5.61 $6.95 $13.91

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: 11 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 9.5 0 $3.31 $1.51
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Sunday

Local time

2:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Partly Sunny

S 15 to 20 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Lantana, TX

Late night in Lantana on Sunday

Local time

2:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

12 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

42m 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with approximately 65% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles along the President George Bush Turnpike. While much of the journey involves freeway driving, you'll also navigate sections on Justin Road, offering a slight change of pace. This road profile suggests a relatively smooth and efficient drive, characterized by consistent speeds for the majority of the trip.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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 14 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

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.

On the drive from Plano, TX to Lantana, 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.

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 42m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). 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 Lantana, 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 Lantana, 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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