Trip from Seth Ward, TX to Plano, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 58m

Distance

367.2 mi

591 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 59m

8 AM

7h 21m

10 AM

7h 7m

12 PM

7h 4m

3 PM

7h 8m

5 PM

7h 20m

8 PM

6h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Seth Ward, TX

Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE

city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

Seth Ward to Plano is 367.2 miles and takes about 6h 58m via 5th Street and US 82, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the trip. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stop.

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

183.6 miles from Seth Ward, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
5th Street	93.5 mi	1h 38m
Central East Freeway	71.9 mi	1h 15m
US 82	49 mi	55m
US Highway 82	33.2 mi	34m
East US Highway 70	24.9 mi	36m
West US Highway 380	21.8 mi	25m
South Ralls Highway	20.8 mi	27m
President George Bush Turnpike	13.3 mi	14m

Longest stretch: 5th Street — 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seth Ward, TX and Plano, TX.

Start on Wood Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wood Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto FM 400

0.5 mi · 54 sec · East 24th Street

Turn left onto FM 400

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Date Street

Turn left onto US 70

2.2 mi · 3 min · East 5th Street

Continue on US 70

25 mi · 36 min · East US Highway 70

Continue on US 62; TX 207

21 mi · 27 min · South Ralls Highway

Turn slight left onto TX 207

1.0 mi · 1 min · Avenue E

Turn left onto US 82; TX 114

0.7 mi · 50 sec · 4th Street

Continue on US 82; TX 114

7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

Continue on US 82; TX 114

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 82; TX 114

24 mi · 25 min · US Highway 82

Continue on US 82; TX 114

94 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

Continue on US 82; TX 114

1.6 mi · 1 min · West California Street

Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

0.6 mi · 40 sec · North Main Street

Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 82

Take the exit onto US 82

48 mi · 53 min · US 82

Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 82

Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287

0.3 mi · 19 sec · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

1.8 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

70 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Keep slight left at fork

147 ft · 4 sec

Turn left onto US 380

22 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

Continue on US 380

3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

Take the exit

288 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 35 South Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 35; US 77

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35E; US 77

9.8 mi · 10 min · I 35E; US 77

Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

10 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 445 Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

1.2 mi · 1 min

Toward PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto PGBT

13 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left lane.

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 29 Toward 15th Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Central Expressway

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Central Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Trip Plan

For this 367.2-mile drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid any potential afternoon traffic. The total drive time is under 7 hours, so a single stop for fuel and a quick break should be sufficient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches on US 82, as services can be spaced out in some parts of the Great Plains. The estimated fuel cost is around $53, so factor that into your budget.

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 183.6 miles from Seth Ward, TX, or about 3h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 81 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 183.6 miles or 3h 34m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plano, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Seth Ward, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Seth Ward, TX

This is one driving day of about 367.2 miles and 6h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Seth Ward, 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 5th Street for about 93.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

184 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

Spur, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seymour, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.6 miles from Seth Ward, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.2 mi from route

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Flower Mound, Texas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19728746000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 181.7 and 365.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

181.7 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | US 82

Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...

229.8 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in | US 82

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...

349.3 mi into trip | ~6h 37m in

Take the exit toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 445 Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpik...

350.6 mi into trip | ~6h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Tu...

365.3 mi into trip | ~6h 54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 75 North: McKinney

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.29 one way

$100.59 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$56.18	$112.36
premium	$4.23	$61.08	$122.16
diesel	$4.80	$69.33	$138.67

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

President George Bush Turnpike (13.3 mi) $1.06

Central Expressway (0.4 mi) $0.03

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

$50

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	110.2	1	$38.56	$17.63
Efficient EV	91.8	1	$32.13	$14.69
EV Truck/SUV	146.9	1	$51.41	$23.50

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Seth Ward, TX

Late night in Seth Ward on Monday

Local time

12:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:45AM MDT until July 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:45AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Monday

Local time

12:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:45AM MDT until July 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:45AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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

12 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

6h 58m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 64% of the 367.2 miles on major roads like US 82. You'll encounter a 93.5-mile stretch on 5th Street before transitioning onto more open highway. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, with fewer exits and more rural cruising as you make your way towards Plano.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on 5th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on 5th Street and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 181.7 miles in near US 82.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 367.2 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 181.7 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.8 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 349.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,372 ft 522 ft

Total Climb

167 ft

Total Descent

2,871 ft

Highest Point

3,372 ft

Elevation Range

2,851 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Seth Ward, TX

Full guide →

Arriving 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

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 6h 58m. Total distance: 367.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on 5th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.09 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. 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 18 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 Plano, 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. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Plano, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

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11th Hour Escape

Heritage Farmstead Museum

Jake's Hilltop Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Seth Ward, TX

Plano, TX

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 58m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Seth Ward, TX

Arriving in Plano, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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