Plano, TX to Wolfforth, TX is 370.6 miles and takes about 6h 25m via I 20 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey across Texas. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the trip. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
185.3 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
182.3 mi
3h 4m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi
13m
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi
14m
Central Expressway
7 mi
7m
I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
6m
East Highway 84
6.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Wolfforth, 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 right at fork
0.9 mi·55 sec
Toward I 635 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 635
2.4 mi·2 min·Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 635
4.8 mi·5 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 27CToward I 35E South: DallasUse the left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35E
2.2 mi·2 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
0.6 mi·39 sec·North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436AToward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi·2 min·Loop 12 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
13 mi·13 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
2.0 mi·2 min·SH 121/183 TEXpress
16
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi·7 sec·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi·42 sec·SH 121/183 TEXpress
18
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi·6 min·I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West TollUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi·24 sec·Northeast Loop
20
Continue on I 820
13 mi·14 min·Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 3AToward I 30 West: WeatherfordUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 30
6.0 mi·6 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 20
182 mi·3 hr 4 min·I 20
Use the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
26
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
27
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
28
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
29
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
30
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
31
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
32
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
33
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
3.3 mi·4 min·Slaton Road
35
Turn left onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southeast Loop 289
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
37
Merge onto Loop 289
5.6 mi·6 min·Loop 289
38
Take the exit onto Spur 327
0.6 mi·48 sec·Spur 327
Toward Spur 327: Brownfield
39
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 327
1.9 mi·2 min·Spur 327
Toward Spur 327: Brownfield
40
Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
0.2 mi·21 sec·Marsha Sharp Freeway
41
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
42
Merge onto US 62; US 82
2.4 mi·2 min·Marsha Sharp Freeway
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward FM 179: Wolfforth
44
Turn straight onto East Highway 62
178 ft·4 sec·East Highway 62
45
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·East 5th Street
46
Turn right onto FM 179
263 ft·4 sec·Dowden Road
47
Arrive at destination
FM 179
Trip Plan
Given the approximately 6.5-hour drive time, starting your journey in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive before dark. The route includes only one recommended stop, but with the longest stretch being 182.3 miles on I 20, plan for a fuel and rest break about halfway through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer highway segments, as services can sometimes be spread out. This is a solid one-day trip, so you have flexibility in your departure time.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.3 miles from Plano, TX, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 82 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.3 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolfforth, 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 370.6 miles and 6h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 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 20 for about 182.3 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 34
5 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|~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|~21m in|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
$56.00 one way
$112.00 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$61.29
$122.59
premium
$4.54
$66.17
$132.34
diesel
$5.61
$81.82
$163.65
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
$56
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.2
1
$38.91
$17.79
Efficient EV
92.7
1
$32.43
$14.82
EV Truck/SUV
148.2
1
$51.88
$23.72
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 21, 2026
Origin
Plano, TX
Late night
in Plano on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 5 mph62% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 8:23PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Wolfforth, TX
Late night
in Wolfforth on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 10 to 15 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 8:23PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
80°F
Albany, TX
185 mi in
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
5 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
6h 25m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of it spent on major roads. You'll primarily be on I 20, which provides a fast-paced experience for the longest stretch of 182.3 miles. Later, the journey shifts to US 84 (also referred to as Highway 84), maintaining a consistent highway feel. The consistent focus on high-speed roads means you'll cover ground quickly, making it a practical choice for covering distance efficiently.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. 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 Effort10/10
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 34 significant decision points across 370.6 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.
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 Wolfforth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Lubbock.
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 6h 25m. Total distance: 370.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. 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 Wolfforth, 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 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 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wolfforth, TX before the return drive.
