Trip from Texarkana, TX to Plano, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

180 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 58m ★

6 AM

3h 10m

8 AM

3h 33m

10 AM

3h 18m

12 PM

3h 16m

3 PM

3h 19m

5 PM

3h 32m

8 PM

3h 3m

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 Bowie County, Texas, United States

Texarkana, TX

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city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

Spanning 180.9 miles across the Great Plains, this trip from Texarkana to Plano is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $28 for fuel to complete the transit. Navigating through local arteries like Main Street, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, and Summerhill Road defines the experience. Since both your origin and destination are located within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout the drive. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip offers a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Texas cities.

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

90 miles from Texarkana, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 30	157.2 mi	2h 39m
President George Bush Turnpike	14.7 mi	15m
New Boston Road	2.1 mi	3m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Summerhill Road	0.8 mi	1m
K Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
President George Bush Highway	0.7 mi	1m
Municipal Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 30 — 157.2 mi, about 2h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 67; US 82

298 ft · 10 sec · West 7th Street

Turn left onto Main Street

384 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto US 67; US 82

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn right onto TX 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Summerhill Road

Turn left onto US 82

2.1 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Sowell Lane

474 ft · 9 sec · Sowell Lane

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Merge onto I 369; US 59

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Jarvis Parkway

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 30 West: Dallas

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Merge onto I 30

157 mi · 2 hr 39 min · I 30

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 61B Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike Use the slight right lane.

Continue on PGBT

15 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward Avenue K, Plano Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto TX 190

0.7 mi · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

Turn right onto K Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · K Avenue

Continue on Municipal Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Municipal Avenue

Turn left onto East 15th Street

392 ft · 7 sec · East 15th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is simple since the 2-hour and 42-minute duration offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. With only one recommended stop along the 180.9-mile path, you have the freedom to choose where to stretch your legs without feeling rushed by a rigid itinerary. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the reliance on local roads like Summerhill Road and West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard means you will be making more turns than you would on a standard interstate route. Make sure to fill up your tank before you leave or budget your $28 fuel cost accordingly to avoid searching for stations in unfamiliar local areas. Staying alert for changing speed limits in residential or commercial zones will help ensure your trip remains smooth and stress-free.

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 90 miles from Texarkana, TX, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.2 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 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90 miles or 1h 35m 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 33m

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 Texarkana, 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 Texarkana, TX

This is one driving day of about 180 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Texarkana, 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 30 for about 157.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sulphur Springs, TX

90 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

Mount Pleasant, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Sulphur Springs, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90 miles from Texarkana, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 157.2 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Café Lucille

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19036175613

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Verona Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Arkansas

0.4 mi

Hopkins Icehouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Texarkana, Arkansas

0.4 mi

Best coffee break

The Stained Page

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19037927950

Visit website

Alley Cats Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Arkansas

0.5 mi

GoodLuxe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Arkansas

0.4 mi

Café Lucille

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19036175613

Visit website

Verona Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18707734444

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Hopkins Icehouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18707743333

Visit website

Sue N' Carol's Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18707740859

Emmie P's Bistro and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Arkansas

+18706486667

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Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rockwall, Texas

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19727221133

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Golden Lady Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+18707724765

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Julie's Deli

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 9:30 am–5:30 pm

+19037923354

Visit website

The Stained Page

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19037927950

Visit website

Alley Cats Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18703304867

Visit website

GoodLuxe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18703611962

Visit website

Taste and See

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19037921468

Visit website

Three Chicks | Feed, Seed & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+18707735633

Visit website

Libertea House

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19037081950

Local Habit

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Nash, Texas

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+19037165795

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Mana Brew

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14302758146

Dark Hour Haunted House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plano, Texas

+14692980556

Visit website

11th Hour Escape

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 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 end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

Phase II - Bar & Grill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 5:30–11 pm

+19037923222

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 179.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 82 / New Boston Road

Turn left onto US 82 / New Boston Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

162.2 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Take the exit toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 61B Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

178 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward Avenue K, Plano Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Avenue K, Plano Road

179.9 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | East 15th Street

Turn left onto East 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.20 one way

$54.40 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$29.77	$59.54
premium	$4.54	$32.14	$64.28
diesel	$5.61	$39.74	$79.48

Estimated Tolls: $1.18

President George Bush Turnpike (14.7 mi) $1.18

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

$27

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54	$18.90	$8.64
Efficient EV	45	$15.75	$7.20
EV Truck/SUV	72	$25.20	$11.52

Gas CO2

63 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 18, 2026

Origin

Texarkana, TX

Morning in Texarkana on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Dust Advisory

Dust Advisory issued April 18 at 12:07AM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:00AM CDT until April 18 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Plano, TX

Morning in Plano on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Dust Advisory

Dust Advisory issued April 18 at 12:07AM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:00AM CDT until April 18 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

84°F

Sulphur Springs, TX

90 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

7 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

3h 9m 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 rather than a mindless interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through town streets and local thoroughfares, which requires more active attention than a typical highway trek. Because the route relies on local roads, you should prepare for a rhythm defined by frequent turns and varied local traffic patterns. This setup creates a more hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the surroundings. Without long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the pace of the drive remains steady and deliberate from start to finish.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 157.2 mi on I 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.

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 14 significant decision points across 180 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 82 / New Boston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 162.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

668 ft 283 ft

Total Climb

713 ft

Total Descent

346 ft

Highest Point

668 ft

~180 mi in

Elevation Range

385 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Texarkana, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.

Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike

162.2 mi in | ~2h 48m

About the Cities

Starting in Texarkana, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1873

Texarkana is a city of 150,000 people (2016) in the Piney Woods region of Texas and the Timberlands region of Arkansas.

Top landmarks

• Texarkana Union Station — railway station in Texarkana, the United States of America
• Museum of Regional History — historic place in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas
• Ace of Clubs House — historic place in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas

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 3h 9m. Total distance: 180 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 157.2 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.18 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.

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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Plano, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Texarkana, TX to Plano, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Café Lucille

The Stained Page

Café Lucille

Verona Restaurant

Hopkins Icehouse

Sue N' Carol's Kitchen

Emmie P's Bistro and Catering

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

Golden Lady Restaurant

Julie's Deli

The Stained Page

Alley Cats Coffee Bar

GoodLuxe

Taste and See

Three Chicks | Feed, Seed & Cafe

Libertea House

Local Habit

Mana Brew

Dark Hour Haunted House

11th Hour Escape

Heritage Farmstead Museum

Phase II - Bar & Grill Restaurant

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Texarkana, TX

Plano, TX

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 9m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Texarkana, 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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