Origin
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Night in Dalworthington Gardens on Friday
Local time
9:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dalworthington Gardens, 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
52m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Omar Castro
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Plano, TX covers 47.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Pioneer Parkway, South Fielder Road, I 30 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 47.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Pioneer Parkway 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 52m 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Pioneer Parkway | — | — |
| South Fielder Road | — | — |
| I 30 East | — | — |
| Tom Landry Freeway | — | — |
| TX 161 | — | — |
| PGBT North | — | — |
| President George Bush Turnpike | — | — |
| I 635 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Pioneer Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalworthington Gardens, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Roosevelt Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Drive
2
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pioneer Parkway
3
Turn left onto South Fielder Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Fielder Road
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 30 East
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 30 East
5
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
8
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 635 East
10
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
14
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Central Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Plano Parkway, 15th Street
16
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
17
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Dalworthington Gardens, TX · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Dalworthington Gardens, 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
$7.12 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Night in Plano on Friday
Local time
9:35 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
13 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
52m 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Plano, TX covers 47.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Pioneer Parkway, South Fielder Road, I 30 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Dalworthington Gardens, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.12 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 52m 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Plano, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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