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Trip from Plano, TX to Marfa, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 47m
Distance
558.6 mi
899 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
20 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 39m
★
6 AM
9h 48m
8 AM
10h 5m
10 AM
9h 54m
12 PM
9h 52m
3 PM
9h 55m
5 PM
10h 5m
8 PM
9h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Marfa, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Plano to Marfa is 558.6 miles and takes about 9h 47m via I 20 and TX 349, with a fuel budget near $82 and best split over two days. This route takes you from the Great Plains region of North Texas into a similar landscape as you head west. Given the nearly 10-hour drive time, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to make the trip more comfortable. This is a long-haul drive that requires a full day of travel, so prepare accordingly.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
279.3 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 284.4 mi | 4h 47m |
| East 3rd Street | 57 mi | 1h |
| TX 349 | 42.1 mi | 43m |
| South US Higway 67 | 25.7 mi | 29m |
| West US Highway 90 | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| South US Highway 67 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 13.6 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 284.4 mi, about 4h 47m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,333 veh/hr typical · worst 1,751
Quietest
2 AM
~187 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Marfa, TX.
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Start on East 15th Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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East 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Central Expressway
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Central Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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19 sec
Toward US 75 South
4
Merge onto US 75
6.8 mi
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7 min
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Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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32 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 635
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
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55 sec
Toward I 635 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 635
2.4 mi
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2 min
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Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 635
4.8 mi
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5 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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31 sec
Exit 27C
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35E
2.2 mi
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2 min
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South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
0.6 mi
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39 sec
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North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436A
Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Loop 12 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
13 mi
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13 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
2.0 mi
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2 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
16
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
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7 sec
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SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
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42 sec
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
18
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
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6 min
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I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
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24 sec
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Northeast Loop
20
Continue on I 820
13 mi
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14 min
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Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 30
6.0 mi
·
6 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 20
284 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
25
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
349 ft
·
9 sec
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East Interstate 20
26
Turn left onto TX 349 Bus
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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Rankin Highway
27
Continue on TX 349
10 mi
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10 min
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South State Highway 349
28
Continue on TX 349
42 mi
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43 min
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TX 349
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto US 67; TX 349
18 mi
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20 min
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Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
30
Continue on US 67
57 mi
·
1 hr
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East 3rd Street
31
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Exit 246
Toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
32
Continue on US 67
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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Interstate 10 West
33
Turn left onto US 67
26 mi
·
29 min
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South US Higway 67
34
Continue on US 67
22 mi
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24 min
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South US Highway 67
35
Continue on US 67; US 90
7.6 mi
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8 min
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East US Highway 90
36
Continue on US 67; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue E
37
Continue on US 67; US 90
25 mi
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26 min
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West US Highway 90
38
Continue on US 67; US 90
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East San Antonio Street
39
Turn right onto TX 17
183 ft
·
10 sec
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South Highland Street
40
Turn left
190 ft
·
14 sec
41
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For a 9h 47m drive, splitting this trip over two days is your best bet. Consider leaving Plano in the morning and driving for about half the distance to find a comfortable overnight spot. This will break up the 558.6 miles into more manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially on the longer stretches of I 20 where services might be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost is $82, so budget for that and potentially a bit extra. Planning your overnight stop in advance will help streamline your travel.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 279.3 miles from Plano, TX, or about 4h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 123 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 279.3 miles or 4h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 279.3 miles or 4h 48m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marfa, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plano, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Marfa, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Plano, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 284.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
184 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
369 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Big Spring, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
279 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 279 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 279.3 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 284.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 279 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Mitchell County Westbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0 mi from route
I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Howard County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.9 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
2.4 mi from route
Dark Hour Haunted House
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Plano, Texas
+14692980556
Visit website11th Hour Escape
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Plano, Texas
Hours: 12–5:30 pm
+14692095978
Visit websiteiFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hurst, Texas
Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm
+18178184359
Visit websiteHeritage Farmstead Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Plano, Texas
Hours: Closed
+19728810140
Visit websiteAdamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Visit websiteParamount Theatre
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
+13256769620
Visit website12th Armored Division Memorial
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13256776515
Visit websiteThe Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13256735050
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 58.1 — 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
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~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
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~21m in
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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
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.04 one way
$162.08 round trip
$3.69/gal
25.4 MPG avg
195 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $89.79 | $179.59 |
| premium | $4.43 | $97.47 | $194.94 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $123.13 | $246.27 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 195.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Plano, TX - West Parker Road - Tesla Supercharger
Plano, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Dallas, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Dallas, TX - Park Lane - Tesla Supercharger
Dallas, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Plano, TX
WALMART
12 DCFC
Dallas, TX - The Hill - Tesla Supercharger
Dallas, TX
Tesla
11 DCFC
Plano, TX Rechargery Relay - N Central Expy
Plano, TX
IONNA
10 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Murphy, TX
WALMART
8 DCFC
Richardson, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Richardson, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 5
eVgo Network: 4
GRAVITI_ENERGY: 3
WALMART: 2
HYPERFUEL: 2
IONNA: 1
Blink Network: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
7CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 167.6 | 2 | $58.65 | $26.81 |
| Efficient EV | 139.7 | 1 | $48.88 | $22.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 223.4 | 2 | $78.20 | $35.75 |
Gas CO2
195 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Plano, TX
Night in Plano on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 0 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 9:43PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued September 5 at 8:16PM CDT until September 7 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Destination
Marfa, TX
Night in Marfa on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 to 10 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 9:43PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued September 5 at 8:16PM CDT until September 7 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
19 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
9h 47m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 80% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on Interstate 20. The longest continuous stretch on I 20 is 284.4 miles, so expect long periods of highway cruising. You'll transition to surface roads like East 3rd Street and TX 349 later in the drive, so be ready for potentially slower speeds and more varied traffic. The highway percentage suggests a generally straightforward driving experience for a significant portion of the trip.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 284.4 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and East 3rd Street. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 558.6 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: 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
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,693 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
4,334 ft
Total Descent
309 ft
Highest Point
4,693 ft
~558.6 mi in
Elevation Range
4,078 ft
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 Marfa, TX, road signs point toward Sh 349 Business, Sh 349: Lamesa, Rankin, Fm 1776: Alpine and Sul Ross State University.
Sh 349 Business
348.8 mi in
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~5h 58m
Sh 349: Lamesa
348.8 mi in
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~5h 58m
Rankin
348.8 mi in
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~5h 58m
Fm 1776: Alpine
476.6 mi in
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~8h 14m
|
via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Sul Ross State University
476.6 mi in
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~8h 14m
|
via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
About the Cities
Starting in Plano, TX
Full guide →Founded 1873
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.
Top landmarks
- • Heritage Farmstead Museum — building in Texas, United States
- • Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway — historic place in Plano, Collin County, Texas
Arriving in Marfa, TX
Full guide →Marfa is a town of 1,600 people (2019) in the Big Bend Country region of Texas. It's known for two things: innovative art and mysterious lights.
Top landmarks
- • Chinati Foundation — contemporary art museum in Marfa, Texas
- • El Paisano Hotel — historic place in Marfa, Presidio County, Texas
- • Presidio County Courthouse — historic place in Marfa, Presidio County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 284.4 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 279 miles on day one.
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.
Yes — we found about 40 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 Marfa, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Marfa, TX before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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