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
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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
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westway, TX and Plano, TX.
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Start on Zinn Road
0.1 mi·30 sec·Zinn Road
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Turn left onto Kingsway Drive
308 ft·14 sec·Kingsway Drive
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Turn right onto Westway Boulevard
361 ft·11 sec·Westway Boulevard
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Continue on East Vinton Road
0.3 mi·35 sec·East Vinton Road
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Turn left onto South Desert Boulevard
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Desert Boulevard
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
7
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180
8.8 mi·10 min·Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10; US 180
175 mi·2 hr 53 min·I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
421 mi·6 hr 59 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
5.6 mi·5 min·West Freeway
Exit 421Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 5BToward I 820 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 820
13 mi·14 min·Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 820
0.3 mi·18 sec·Northeast Loop
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi·6 min·I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas EntranceUse the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi·4 min·SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi·11 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi·2 min·Loop 12 TEXpress
Toward I 35E Toll NorthUse the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto Loop 12
0.8 mi·53 sec·North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 35E
2.1 mi·2 min·North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·50 sec
Exit 440BToward I 635 EastUse the right lane.
21
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi·4 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 635
2.6 mi·2 min·Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 19AToward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinneyUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto US 75
5.3 mi·5 min·North Central Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 28AToward Plano Parkway, 15th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi·2 min·North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 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.
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605.5 mi into trip|~10h 6m in|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
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611.1 mi into trip|~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
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624.8 mi into trip|~10h 28m in|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...
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660.8 mi into trip|~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...
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667.4 mi into trip|~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
$101.19 one way
$202.39 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg234 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$110.76
$221.53
premium
$4.54
$119.57
$239.14
diesel
$5.61
$147.86
$295.72
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
$101
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$232–$342
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Westway, TX
Night
in Westway on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Plano, TX
Night
in Plano on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 to 20 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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
2 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
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 Effort10/10
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.
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.
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.
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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
