Origin
Caddo Mills, TX
Evening in Caddo Mills on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caddo Mills, TX to Plano, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caddo Mills, TX
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Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Caddo Mills, TX to Plano, TX covers 41.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on President George Bush Turnpike, Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, State Highway 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Caddo Mills, TX to Plano, TX covers 41.7 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 66; FM 36 / State Highway 66.
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 41.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (TX 66; FM 36 / State Highway 66): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 66; FM 36 / State Highway 66
Turn right onto TX 66; FM 36 / State Highway 66
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
39.6 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
41.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Caddo Mills, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike
23.8 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| Congressman Ralph Hall Highway | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 66 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| West Interstate 30 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| K Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| President George Bush Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Municipal Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 14.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caddo Mills, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on FM 36
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto TX 66; FM 36
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 66
3
Continue on TX 66
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto FM 548
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Elm Street
5
Turn right onto West Interstate 30
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Interstate 30
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 30 West
7
Merge onto I 30; US 67
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 61B
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on PGBT
15 mi
·
15 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Avenue K, Plano Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto TX 190
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
President George Bush Highway
12
Turn right onto K Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
K Avenue
13
Continue on Municipal Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Municipal Avenue
14
Turn left onto East 15th Street
392 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Caddo Mills, TX · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Caddo Mills, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plano, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Plano, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Plano, TX
Evening in Plano on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Caddo Mills, TX to Plano, TX covers 41.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, State Highway 66. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Caddo Mills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 66; FM 36 / State Highway 66): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Caddo Mills, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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