Trip from Cameron Park Colonia, TX to Plano, TX

Drive Time

8h 49m

Distance

556.2 mi

Route Type

Long-distance drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from Cameron Park Colonia, TX to Plano, TX covers 556.2 miles and takes about 8h 49m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Avenida Florencia, Avenida Eduardo, Paredes Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

278.1 miles from Cameron Park Colonia, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

At 556.2 miles and 8h 49m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Avenida Florencia and Avenida Eduardo.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 59 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Avenida Florencia is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Avenida Florencia	0 mi	0m
Avenida Eduardo	0 mi	0m
Paredes Line Road	0 mi	0m
TX 550	0 mi	0m
Interstate 169	0 mi	0m
North Expressway	0 mi	0m
Highway 77	0 mi	0m
County Road 10	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Avenida Florencia — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Eduardo Avenue

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenida Florencia

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Turn right onto Avenida Eduardo

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Turn right onto Paredes Line Road

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Turn left

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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North

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Merge slight left onto Interstate 169

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Merge slight left onto North Expressway

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Continue on U.S. Highway 77

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Keep slight left

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Merge slight right

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Continue on U.S. Highway 77

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Take the exit slight right

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Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

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Turn right onto County Road 10

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Turn left onto County Road 79

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Turn left onto County Road 18

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Turn sharp right

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Take the ramp straight

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Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

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Continue on U.S. Highway 77

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

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Continue straight

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Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore

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Turn right onto State Highway 359

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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street

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Continue on US Highway 181 South

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Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

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Turn right onto West Main Street

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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

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Continue on Helena Road

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Turn straight onto State Highway 80

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Continue on South Nixon Avenue

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Continue on State Highway 80 North

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Continue on US 183

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Continue on South Colorado Street

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Continue on United States Highway 183

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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

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Continue on Purple Heart Trail

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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

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Continue on North Central Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

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Turn right onto East 15th Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 278.1 miles from Cameron Park Colonia, TX.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 122 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 278.1 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 278 miles

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Cameron Park Colonia, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cameron Park Colonia, TX

Aim for roughly 278 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Plano, TX

Aim for roughly 278 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 miles from Cameron Park Colonia, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Coffee and fuel

San Antonio, TX

184 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.

Popular next leg

San Antonio, TX to Plano, TX

312.3 mi · 4h 32m

Late stop town

Overnight candidate

Killeen, TX

367 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.

Suggested Overnight Stops

Night 1

Austin, TX

278 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 278 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Plano, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Plano, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 278.1 mi from Cameron Park Colonia, TX

Corpus Christi, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 278.1 miles from Cameron Park Colonia, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 278 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$82.75	$165.50
midgrade	$4.25	$93.11	$186.22
premium	$4.59	$100.53	$201.06
diesel	$3.99	$87.44	$174.87

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 194.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cameron Park Colonia, TX to Plano, TX covers 556.2 miles and takes about 8h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Avenida Florencia, Avenida Eduardo, Paredes Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 278 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 278.1 miles from Cameron Park Colonia, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.