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Trip from Westway, TX to Plano, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 18m
Distance
669.7 mi
1,078 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$107
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
34 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 8m
★
6 AM
11h 18m
8 AM
11h 38m
10 AM
11h 25m
12 PM
11h 23m
3 PM
11h 26m
5 PM
11h 37m
8 PM
11h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westway, TX
Thomas balabaud
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This is a substantial 671.6-mile journey from Westway, TX, to Plano, TX, requiring approximately 10 hours and 8 minutes of driving time. Given its length, this trip is best split over two days to avoid excessive fatigue. The route will take you through the vast Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape. With an estimated fuel cost of $103, you'll want to factor that into your budget. Plan for about two stops to break up the drive and refuel.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
334.9 miles from Westway, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421.1 mi | 6h 59m |
| I 10 | 174.8 mi | 2h 53m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 11.7 mi | 11m |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| North Central Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| West Freeway | 5.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,511 veh/hr typical · worst 1,850
Quietest
2 AM
~212 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Westway, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Zinn Road
0.1 mi
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30 sec
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Zinn Road
2
Turn left onto Kingsway Drive
308 ft
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14 sec
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Kingsway Drive
3
Turn right onto Westway Boulevard
361 ft
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11 sec
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Westway Boulevard
4
Continue on East Vinton Road
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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East Vinton Road
5
Turn left onto South Desert Boulevard
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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South Desert Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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22 sec
7
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180
8.8 mi
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10 min
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Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10; US 180
175 mi
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2 hr 53 min
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I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
421 mi
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6 hr 59 min
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I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
5.6 mi
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5 min
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West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
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1 min
Exit 5B
Toward I 820 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 820
13 mi
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14 min
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Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 820
0.3 mi
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18 sec
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Northeast Loop
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
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6 min
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I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
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4 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
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11 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi
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2 min
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Loop 12 TEXpress
Toward I 35E Toll North
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto Loop 12
0.8 mi
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53 sec
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North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 35E
2.1 mi
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2 min
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North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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50 sec
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
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4 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 635
2.6 mi
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2 min
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Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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22 sec
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
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1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto US 75
5.3 mi
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5 min
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North Central Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, departing early in the morning is highly recommended, especially if you plan to split it over two days. Aim to cover roughly half the distance on day one, allowing for ample rest. With two recommended stops, consider using them for fuel and a meal break. Since this route has a 0% highway share, be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits as you navigate through towns and rural areas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; planning your refueling stops in advance is key, as services might be less frequent than on major highways.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 334.9 miles from Westway, TX, or about 5h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 147 miles or 2h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 334.9 miles or 5h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 334.9 miles or 5h 36m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 11m
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 Westway, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westway, TX
Aim for roughly 335 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Plano, TX
Aim for roughly 335 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 147 miles from Westway, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
221 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
442 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Rotan, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
335 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 335 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 147 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 334.9 miles from Westway, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 335 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
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.
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El Paso County Eastbound Rest Area
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Mitchell County Westbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
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I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Main Street Market
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Love's Travel Stop
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Flying J Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Road Ranger
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Scenic Overlook & Rest Area
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Culberson County Westbound Rest Area
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El Paso County Westbound Rest Area
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Teepee Rest Stop
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Ward County Eastbound Rest Area
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Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
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Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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QuikTrip
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Love's Travel Stop
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Road Ranger
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Love's Travel Stop
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Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Pilot Travel Center
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TA
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Culberson County Safety Rest Area Westbound
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Culberson County Safety Rest Area Eastbound
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Pilot Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Service Plaza
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Road Ranger
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Service Plaza
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Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Anthony
1.7 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.9 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
2.4 mi from route
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 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 websiteWet 'N' Wild Waterworld
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Anthony, Texas
+19158862222
Visit websiteFort Worth Herd
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm
+18173364373
Visit websiteLa Union Maze
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Anthony, New Mexico
+19155491323
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 605.5 and 667.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
605.5 mi into trip
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~10h 6m in
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I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
611.1 mi into trip
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~10h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 820 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward I 820 North
7
624.8 mi into trip
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~10h 28m in
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I 820 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
8
660.8 mi into trip
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~11h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
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 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dall...
8
667.4 mi into trip
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~11h 13m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$107.07 one way
$214.15 round trip
$4.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
234 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $117.72 | $235.45 |
| premium | $4.79 | $126.24 | $252.48 |
| diesel | $5.52 | $145.62 | $291.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Central Expressway
(6.7 mi)
$0.54
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
$107
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$238–$348
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 234.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-25.
EV Charging Along Route
34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
El Paso, TX - Desert Boulevard North - Tesla Supercharger
El Paso, TX
Tesla
20 DCFC
Landmark Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Clyde, TX
Tesla
20 DCFC
Porter's - Tesla Supercharger
Big Spring, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Rudy's Country Store & BBQ - Tesla Supercharger
El Paso, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
TA, Horizon Blvd, El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX
BP_PULSE
12 DCFC
Porter's - Tesla Supercharger
Van Horn, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Rudy's Country Store and BBQ - Tesla Supercharger
El Paso, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger
El Paso, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 10
ChargePoint Network: 7
Electrify America: 5
eVgo Network: 4
FCN: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
EV Connect: 1
BP_PULSE: 1
ABM: 1
Blink Network: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 200.9 | 2 | $70.32 | $32.15 |
| Efficient EV | 167.4 | 1 | $58.60 | $26.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 267.9 | 3 | $93.76 | $42.86 |
Gas CO2
234 kg
EV CO2
78 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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
Westway, TX
Afternoon in Westway on Wednesday
Local time
2:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 9 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 3 at 1:30PM CDT until June 4 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 12:59PM CDT until June 3 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Plano, TX
Afternoon in Plano on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
E 10 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 3 at 1:30PM CDT until June 4 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 12:59PM CDT until June 3 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
11h 18m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 23.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Kingsway Drive, West Boulevard, and East Vinton Road, with a 0% highway share. This suggests a journey that will keep you on surface streets for the entirety of the 671.6 miles. Without significant highway stretches, expect a consistent pace dictated by local traffic and speed limits. The absence of a 'longest stretch' metric further indicates a route composed of many shorter segments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 421.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 605.5 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 669.7 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 605.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 611.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 624.8 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,606 ft
668 ft
Total Climb
1,175 ft
Total Descent
4,465 ft
Highest Point
4,606 ft
~95.7 mi in
Elevation Range
3,938 ft
Notable High Points
4,606 ft at ~95.7 miles
+690 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Westway, 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 421.1 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 335 miles on day one.
Expect about $0.54 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 74 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 74 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 605.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 611.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 624.8 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.3 hours each way, a round trip means 22.6 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, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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