Origin
Saint Paul, TX
Morning in Saint Paul on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, TX to Plano, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul, TX
Eddie O.
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 11.1 miles, the trip from Saint Paul to Plano is a quick, straightforward journey through the Great Plains. You can easily complete this drive in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $2, it is one of the most economical trips you can take in the region. Since the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. It serves as a simple, efficient connection between these two Texas communities, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than the road ahead.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parker Road | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| K Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 15th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Parker Road
— 10.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on FM 2514
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Parker Road
2
Continue on FM 2514
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Parker Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto K Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
K Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto East 15th Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 15th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 2514 / Parker Road
Continue onto FM 2514 / Parker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
K Avenue
Turn left onto K Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Plano, TX
Morning in Plano on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
4% chance
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
28 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
21m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. You will navigate via Parker Road, K Avenue, and East 15th Street rather than relying on high-speed interstates. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you should prepare for frequent stop-and-go conditions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The personality of this drive is functional and urban, characterized by shifting local roads that guide you directly into the heart of Plano. It is a practical commute that favors careful navigation through town over high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Parker Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 2514 / Parker Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Paul, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 2514 / Parker Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (K Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (East 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 21m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Parker Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.4 miles (FM 2514 / Parker Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (K Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (East 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plano, 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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