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Trip from Wallis, TX to Plano, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
267.2 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 0m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wallis, TX
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Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
Wallis to Plano is 267.2 miles and takes about 5h 13m via I 45 and TX 6, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip crosses the Great Plains region of Texas, staying within the state. With nearly 90% of the route on highways, expect a fairly straightforward drive. This is a solid option for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace or an early arrival.
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
133.6 miles from Wallis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 139.6 mi | 2h 22m |
| State Highway 90 | 41.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| TX 6 | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| North Central Expressway | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| TX 36 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| East Hill Street | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| Commerce Street | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 75 North | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 139.6 mi, about 2h 22m
Traffic on I-45
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,266 veh/hr typical · worst 2,949
Quietest
2 AM
~317 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 63 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallis, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on TX 60
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
TX 60
2
Turn sharp right onto Legion Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Legion Street
3
Turn left onto TX 36; FM 1093
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Commerce Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 36
16 mi
·
19 min
·
TX 36
Use the sharp right lane.
5
Turn sharp right onto TX 159
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the sharp right lane.
6
Turn straight onto TX 159
15 mi
·
22 min
·
East Hill Street
7
Turn right onto TX 159
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Austin Street
8
Turn left onto US 290 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 290 Business
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto TX 6
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
TX 6
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward TX 90, TX 105 West: Anderson, Brenham
12
Turn straight onto TX 105
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Highway 6
13
Turn right onto TX 90
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
14
Continue on TX 90
41 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
State Highway 90
15
Turn right onto TX 90
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East South Street
16
Turn left onto TX 75
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South May Street
17
Continue on TX 75
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 75 North
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
19
Merge onto I 45
140 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 75
15 mi
·
16 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
For this 5h 13m drive, leaving Wallis in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Plano. The route's single recommended stop and longest stretch of 139.6 miles suggest planning one break for fuel or a quick meal. Given the $39 fuel cost estimate, it's wise to start with a full tank. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility; consider leaving a bit later if you prefer a more leisurely start, knowing you can still make good time.
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 133.6 miles from Wallis, TX, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.6 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 59 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.6 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plano, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wallis, 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 Wallis, TX
This is one driving day of about 267.2 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Wallis, 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 45 for about 139.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.6 miles from Wallis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.6 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Navarro County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
TA Express
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Navarro County Southbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.4 mi from route
TA
1.6 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.7 mi from route
SoPac Trail Rest Area
1.9 mi from route
Buc-ee's
2.1 mi from route
City Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
Visit websiteDark 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 website11th 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 websiteHeritage 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 266.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Legion Street
Turn sharp right onto Legion Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
TX 36
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 36
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
7
26 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
TX 159 / East Main Street
Turn sharp right onto TX 159 / East Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
8
264.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 9m in
Take the exit toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
6
266.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 12m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn right onto East 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.11 one way
$80.22 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $44.38 | $88.77 |
| premium | $4.57 | $48.02 | $96.04 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $66.02 | $132.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.32
Central Expressway
(16.6 mi)
$1.32
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
$40
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.06 | $12.83 |
| Efficient EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.38 | $10.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.9 | 1 | $37.41 | $17.10 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Wallis, TX
Late night in Wallis on Thursday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
NE 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Thursday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 mph
0% chance
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
3 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
5h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 predominantly highway, with 89% of the 267.2 miles on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 139.6 miles on I 45 before transitioning to other highways. Expect a significant amount of time on interstates, which typically means consistent speeds and numerous exits as you approach urban areas. The final segment will likely involve more surface road driving.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.6 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and State Highway 90. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Legion Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Legion Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.5 miles (TX 36): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (TX 159 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
668 ft
129 ft
Total Climb
658 ft
Total Descent
119 ft
Highest Point
668 ft
~267.2 mi in
Elevation Range
539 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Wallis, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Brenham along the way.
Brenham
62.1 mi in
|
~1h 18m
About the Cities
Starting in Wallis, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Church of the Guardian Angel — building in Wallis, Austin County, Texas
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 5h 13m. Total distance: 267.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139.6 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.32 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.
Yes — we found about 17 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.
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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Legion Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.5 miles (TX 36): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (TX 159 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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