Origin
Beverly, TX
Afternoon in Beverly on Thursday
Local time
12:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly, TX to Plano, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
116.1 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beverly, TX to Plano, TX covers 116.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Jack Kultgen Expressway, I 35 North, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58 miles from Beverly, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 116.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 116.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Jack Kultgen Expressway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beverly, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beverly, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| I 35E | — | — |
| I 30 East | — | — |
| I 35E North | — | — |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | — | — |
| I 45 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on South Valley Mills Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Valley Mills Drive
2
Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
443 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 35 North, US 77 North
4
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
5
Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35E: Dallas
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
423 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
384 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana
12
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
16
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
17
Continue on North Central Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
North Central Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Plano Parkway, 15th Street
19
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
20
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 58 miles from Beverly, TX, or about 58m into the drive.
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 26 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 58m 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 35m
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 Beverly, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beverly, TX
This is one driving day of about 116.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Beverly, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Beverly, TX · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58 miles from Beverly, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plano, TX
The final approach into Plano, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.54 one way
$35.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.63 | $51.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.25 | $7.43 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Plano, TX
Afternoon in Plano on Thursday
Local time
12:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beverly, TX to Plano, TX covers 116.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Jack Kultgen Expressway, I 35 North, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 miles from Beverly, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Beverly, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beverly, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beverly, TX to Plano, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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