Origin
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Morning in Dalworthington Gardens on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
54m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Plano, TX covers 42.7 miles and takes about 54m 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, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, North Central Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Plano, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 42.7 miles, with most of the trip on President George Bush Turnpike and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.5 miles on President George Bush Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 42.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bus...
7
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpi...
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dall...
7
34.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
40.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dalworthington Gardens, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike and Dallas.
Pgbt North
10.7 mi in
|
~17m
Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike
11 mi in
|
~17m
Dallas
33.8 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| North Central Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| South Fielder Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| West Pioneer Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 11.5 mi, about 12m
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 Spur 303
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pioneer Parkway
3
Turn left onto South Fielder Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Fielder Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 30 East
5
Merge onto I 30
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 32A
Toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto PGBT
11 mi
·
12 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 635 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 635
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on I 635
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 75
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Central Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Dalworthington Gardens, TX · 29m 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 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
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.62 | $15.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.46
President George Bush Turnpike
(11.5 mi)
$0.92
Central Expressway
(6.7 mi)
$0.54
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
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
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
Morning in Plano on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
69% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 11:26PM CDT until April 18 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
32 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 42.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, North Central Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 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 $6.45 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 42.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dalworthington Gardens, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike and Dallas.
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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