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Trip from Plano, TX to Redland, TX

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

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

182.8 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 24m ★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m

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 Redland, TX, TX

Redland, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

This 182.8-mile drive from Plano, Texas to Redland, Texas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking about 3 hours and 36 minutes. You'll primarily be on US Highway 175 East and US Highway 69 South, with a good portion of the journey on the C F Hawn Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of $28, this highway-focused route offers a practical way to travel between these two points within the Great Plains region. Its efficiency makes it ideal for a day trip, allowing for a timely arrival at your destination.

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

91.4 miles from Plano, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
C F Hawn Freeway 58.5 mi 1h 3m
US Highway 175 East 20.8 mi 22m
US Highway 69 South 20.8 mi 23m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 18.5 mi 19m
US Highway 175 13.3 mi 14m
Rusk Street 12.3 mi 15m
US Highway 69 North 9.5 mi 10m
Central Expressway 7 mi 7m
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 Redland, 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 21 Toward I 635 Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 635 East Use 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 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman Use 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

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
20

Continue on US 69

9.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 North
21

Continue on US 69

3.4 mi · 3 min · North Dickinson Drive
22

Continue on US 69

9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South
23

Continue on US 69

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Marcus Street
24

Continue on US 69

11 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
25

Continue on US 69

12 mi · 15 min · Rusk Street
26

Turn left onto FM 2021

4.5 mi · 10 min · FM 2021
27

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
28

Turn right

380 ft · 16 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 36-minute drive, departing in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and take advantage of potentially lighter traffic. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a clear indication of services is 58.5 miles on the C F Hawn Freeway. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance of 182.8 miles, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, eliminating the need to plan for an overnight stay.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.4 miles from Plano, TX, or about 1h 44m 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 40 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redland, 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 182.8 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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.

Downtown Seven Points, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seven Points, TX

91 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Seagoville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Malakoff, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.4 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 13.1

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

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 website

11th 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 website

Heritage Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 26.1

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

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

$27.62 one way

$55.24 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $30.23 $60.47
premium $4.54 $32.64 $65.28
diesel $5.61 $40.36 $80.72

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

$28

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.8 0 $19.19 $8.77
Efficient EV 45.7 0 $16.00 $7.31
EV Truck/SUV 73.1 0 $25.59 $11.70

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 17, 2026

Origin

Plano, TX

Night in Plano on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Redland, TX

Night in Redland on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

3h 36m 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-focused experience for 84% of this trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 58.5 miles on the C F Hawn Freeway, indicating substantial periods of consistent travel. While the specific road characteristics outside of this freeway aren't detailed, the emphasis on major highways suggests a generally efficient and direct drive. This profile means you'll likely experience fewer delays and a predictable pace for most of the 182.8 miles.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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 Effort 7/10

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 182.8 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.

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 3h 36m. Total distance: 182.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Redland, 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Redland, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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