Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
389.3 mi
627 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Fritch, TX to Plano, TX covers 389.3 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 60, Highway 66, East Business 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.47 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
194.7 miles from Fritch, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 389.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, 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 Fritch, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 66 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Business 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 2373 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 287 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fritch, TX and Plano, TX.
Start on West Broadway Street
Turn left
Turn right
Turn right onto US Highway 60
Turn left onto East US Highway 66
Continue on East Business 40
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward FM 2373
Turn left
Turn right onto FM 2373
Turn left onto US Highway 287
Continue on West 1st Street
Continue on US Highway 287
Continue on West 2nd Street
Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
Continue on Burnett Street
Continue on US Highway 287
Continue on Avenue F Northwest
Continue on US Highway 287
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Continue on US Highway 287 East
Continue on Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Continue on Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left
Turn left onto West US Highway 380
Continue on West University Drive
Take the exit slight right
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
Merge slight left
Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
Turn slight right onto 15th Street
Turn straight onto Central Expressway
Turn right onto East 15th Street
Arrive at your destination
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 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 86 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.7 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plano, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fritch, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fritch, TX
This is one driving day of about 389.3 miles and 6h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 194.7 mi from Fritch, TX · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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.
A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 194.7 miles from Fritch, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$59.47 one way
$118.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $65.17 | $130.34 |
| premium | $4.59 | $70.37 | $140.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.49 | $172.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.8 | 1 | $40.88 | $18.69 |
| Efficient EV | 97.3 | 1 | $34.06 | $15.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.7 | 1 | $54.50 | $24.92 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Fritch on Saturday
Local time
7:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Plano on Saturday
Local time
7:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Wichita Falls, TX
195 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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