Spanning 101.9 miles, this drive from Winnsboro to Plano is a straightforward journey across the Texas Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 42 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $16 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating your way involves a transition through South Broadway Street and Industrial Drive West before connecting to the PGBT. Because the entire route is within the same region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your travel. It is a practical route for those needing to move between these two points efficiently without the need for complex planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Winnsboro, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
62 mi
1h 3m
East Broadway Street
21.2 mi
31m
President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi
15m
K Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
President George Bush Highway
0.7 mi
1m
South Broadway Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Municipal Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Industrial Drive West
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 62 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnsboro, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on TX 11
21 mi·31 min·East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto TX 154
0.6 mi·54 sec·South Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto Industrial Drive West
0.1 mi·11 sec·Industrial Drive West
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
5
Merge onto I 30; US 67
62 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 61BToward PGBT: President George Bush TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
7
Continue on PGBT
15 mi·15 min·President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Avenue K, Plano RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto TX 190
0.7 mi·1 min·President George Bush Highway
10
Turn right onto K Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·K Avenue
11
Continue on Municipal Avenue
0.4 mi·56 sec·Municipal Avenue
12
Turn left onto East 15th Street
392 ft·7 sec·East 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 42-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because the route relies on local roads rather than interstates, you should plan for potential variability in travel time depending on local traffic flow. Ensure your fuel tank is ready for the $16 estimated cost before you head out, as there are no scheduled stops built into the itinerary. A smart tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition onto the PGBT, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires frequent adjustments. Taking a quick break before you leave Winnsboro is recommended to avoid any need for unscheduled pauses during the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Winnsboro, TX, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
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 Winnsboro, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winnsboro, TX
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Winnsboro, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 62 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.8 and 101.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
21.8 mi into trip|~32m in|Industrial Drive West
Turn left onto Industrial Drive West
Navigation decision point
5
22.1 mi into trip|~33m in|I 30; US 67
Merge onto I 30; US 67
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
84.1 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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
7
99.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m 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
6
101.8 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.40 one way
$30.79 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$16.85
$33.71
premium
$4.54
$18.19
$36.39
diesel
$5.61
$22.50
$45.00
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
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.70
$4.89
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.27
$6.52
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 20, 2026
Origin
Winnsboro, TX
Late night
in Winnsboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Plano, TX
Late night
in Plano on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
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
19 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
1h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily through local roads, requiring your full attention as you move from Winnsboro toward the Plano area. The lack of high-speed highway stretches means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and turns. Because there are no designated stops along the way, you should prepare for a continuous drive once you depart. This path is ideal if you prefer avoiding major interstates in favor of a more localized, hands-on driving experience.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and East Broadway Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 21.8 miles in near Industrial Drive West.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winnsboro, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 1h 58m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.8 miles (Industrial Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
668 ft448 ft
Total Climb
423 ft
Total Descent
279 ft
Highest Point
668 ft
~101.9 mi in
Elevation Range
220 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 Winnsboro, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
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 62 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.8 miles (Industrial Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plano, TX before heading back.
