Origin
Falfurrias, TX
Morning in Falfurrias on Friday
Local time
8:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falfurrias, TX to Plano, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 4m
Distance
464.9 mi
748 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 54m
★
6 AM
7h 5m
8 AM
7h 27m
10 AM
7h 13m
12 PM
7h 10m
3 PM
7h 14m
5 PM
7h 26m
8 PM
6h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falfurrias, TX
Thomas balabaud
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Falfurrias, TX to Plano, TX covers 464.9 miles and takes about 7h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Rice Street, Highway 281, Falfurrias Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
232.5 miles from Falfurrias, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 4m. Total distance: 464.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 4m drive with frequent turns across 464.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Rice Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Falfurrias, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Rice Street | — | — |
| Highway 281 | — | — |
| Falfurrias Expressway | — | — |
| Nueces Street | — | — |
| King David Drive | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Helena Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Rice Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falfurrias, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on North Saint Mary's Street
92 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Saint Mary's Street
2
Turn left onto East Rice Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Rice Street
3
Turn left onto North US Highway 281
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North US Highway 281
4
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Falfurrias Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Falfurrias Expressway
6
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
8
Turn right onto King David Drive
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
9
Continue on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
12
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
13
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
14
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
15
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
16
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
17
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
18
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
19
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35 North: Waco
21
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
22
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
23
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35E: Dallas
25
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
26
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
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
384 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana
29
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
31
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
32
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
33
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
34
Continue on North Central Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
North Central Expressway
35
Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Plano Parkway, 15th Street
36
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
37
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 232.5 miles from Falfurrias, TX, or about 3h 32m 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 102 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 232.5 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 9m
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 Falfurrias, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Falfurrias, TX
This is one driving day of about 464.9 miles and 7h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Falfurrias, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 232.5 mi from Falfurrias, TX · 3h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
232 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 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 232.5 miles from Falfurrias, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Plano, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.25 one way
$140.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
163 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $76.89 | $153.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $83.00 | $166.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $102.64 | $205.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 139.5 | 1 | $48.81 | $22.32 |
| Efficient EV | 116.2 | 1 | $40.68 | $18.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 186 | 2 | $65.09 | $29.75 |
Gas CO2
163 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Friday
Local time
8:51 AM
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
6 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
7h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Falfurrias, TX to Plano, TX covers 464.9 miles and takes about 7h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Rice Street, Highway 281, Falfurrias Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 232.5 miles from Falfurrias, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.25 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Falfurrias, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Falfurrias, 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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