This 138.3-mile drive from Plano, TX to New Summerfield, TX will take you approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. It's a perfect one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $21. You'll primarily be on C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 175 East, with a portion on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, making it a predominantly highway-focused experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This straightforward route is ideal for a quick getaway.
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
69.2 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
C F Hawn Freeway
58.5 mi
1h 3m
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi
22m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi
19m
US Highway 175
13.3 mi
14m
US Highway 79 East
7.6 mi
11m
Central Expressway
7 mi
7m
East Rusk Street
2.9 mi
4m
West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
C F Hawn Freeway
— 58.5 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and New Summerfield, 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 21Toward I 635Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 635 EastUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 635 East
8
Merge onto I 635
0.3 mi·17 sec·Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
9
Continue on I 635
19 mi·19 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 479BToward US 175 East: KaufmanUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 175
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 175 Bus
151 ft·9 sec·US Highway 175 West
13
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·West Corsicana Street
14
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175 East
15
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi·3 min·West Pine Street
16
Continue on US 175
13 mi·14 min·US Highway 175
17
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·58 sec·Frankston Highway
18
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi·21 sec·Alexander Boulevard
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
0.7 mi·1 min·North Jackson Street
20
Turn left onto US 79
2.9 mi·4 min·East Rusk Street
21
Continue on US 79
7.6 mi·11 min·US Highway 79 East
22
Turn right onto TX 110
520 ft·15 sec·State Highway 110 North
23
Turn left onto FM 235
160 ft·4 sec·FM 235
24
Arrive at destination
FM 235
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic leaving the Plano area. With a total duration of just under 3 hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but a brief pause around the halfway point can help you stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $21, and it's always wise to top up before embarking on longer stretches, especially the 58.5-mile segment on C F Hawn Freeway. Since this is a manageable day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed.
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 69.2 miles from Plano, TX, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 17m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Summerfield, 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 138.3 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 C F Hawn Freeway for about 58.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 28.2 — 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.
5
1 mi into trip|~1m in|US 75 / Central Expressway
Merge onto US 75 / Central Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 left at fork toward I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 635 East
7
28.2 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.90 one way
$41.79 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$22.87
$45.75
premium
$4.54
$24.69
$49.39
diesel
$5.61
$30.53
$61.07
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
$21
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 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
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
Efficient EV
34.6
0
$12.10
$5.53
EV Truck/SUV
55.3
0
$19.36
$8.85
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 19, 2026
Origin
Plano, TX
Late night
in Plano on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Summerfield, TX
Late night
in New Summerfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Rain Showers
NE 10 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 10:58PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:55PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
37 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
2h 41m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 91% of this 138.3-mile journey. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 58.5 miles on C F Hawn Freeway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While primarily highway, the route transitions between major freeways and US highways, providing a dynamic driving experience without significant deviations from high-speed travel. The road character remains consistent, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel across the Texas landscape.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.5 mi on C F Hawn Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 175 East. 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 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 15 significant decision points across 138.3 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: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 75 / Central Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 41m. Total distance: 138.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.5 miles on C F Hawn 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 New Summerfield, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 75 / Central Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 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 New Summerfield, TX before heading back.
