Trip from Fritch, TX to Plano, TX

Drive Time

7h 11m

Distance

383.6 mi

617 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

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Fritch, TX

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Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fritch, TX to Plano, TX covers 383.6 miles and takes about 7h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 287, Central East Freeway, US Highway 287 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 121.1 miles on US Highway 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.60 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

191.8 miles from Fritch, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 11m highway drive covering 383.6 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 287 and Central East Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 121.1 miles on US Highway 287.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US Highway 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 121.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,510 ft 456 ft

Total Climb

671 ft

Total Descent

3,199 ft

Highest Point

3,510 ft

~32 mi in

Elevation Range

3,053 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 242.6 miles in near US 287 / Northwest Freeway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 383.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 242.6 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 365.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

242.6 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | US 287 / Northwest Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...

344.4 mi into trip | ~6h 26m in

Take the ramp toward I 35 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 35 South

365.8 mi into trip | ~6h 49m in

Take the exit toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 445 Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpik...

367 mi into trip | ~6h 51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Tu...

381.7 mi into trip | ~7h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 75 North: McKinney

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Fritch, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 2373 along the way.

Fm 2373

36 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 287	121.1 mi	2h 7m
Central East Freeway	72.5 mi	1h 16m
US Highway 287 East	40.5 mi	42m
West 2nd Street	27.8 mi	30m
West US Highway 380	21.8 mi	25m
West Broadway Street	20.6 mi	30m
President George Bush Turnpike	13.3 mi	14m
South Stemmons Freeway	10.5 mi	11m

Longest stretch: US Highway 287 — 121.1 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fritch, TX and Plano, TX.

Start on TX 136

21 mi · 30 min · West Broadway Street

Turn left onto FM 293

1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 293

Turn right onto FM 683

6.2 mi · 10 min · FM 683

Turn right onto US 60

1.6 mi · 1 min · US Highway 60

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66

1.3 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 66

Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66

3.2 mi · 3 min · East Business 40

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

Merge onto I 40

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 40

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward FM 2373

Turn left

241 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto FM 2373

3.5 mi · 6 min · FM 2373

Turn left onto US 287

11 mi · 11 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

Continue on US 287; FM 1151

28 mi · 28 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287; TX 70

28 mi · 30 min · West 2nd Street

Turn slight right onto US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Burnett Street

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

Continue on US 287

54 mi · 58 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287

41 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 287

4.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls

Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287

2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 281; US 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

1.8 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

70 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Keep slight left at fork

147 ft · 4 sec

Turn left onto US 380

22 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

Continue on US 380

3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

Take the exit

288 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 35 South Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 35; US 77

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35E; US 77

9.8 mi · 10 min · I 35E; US 77

Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

10 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 445 Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

1.2 mi · 1 min

Toward PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto PGBT

13 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left lane.

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 29 Toward 15th Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Central Expressway

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Central Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

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 191.8 miles from Fritch, TX, or about 3h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.1 miles.

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 84 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191.8 miles or 3h 42m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plano, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fritch, TX

This is one driving day of about 383.6 miles and 7h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Fritch, 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.

The longest stretch is on US Highway 287 for about 121.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 191.8 mi from Fritch, TX · 3h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

192 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.

Popular next leg

Wichita Falls, TX to Plano, TX

139.6 mi · 2h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Memphis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.8 miles from Fritch, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 287 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.1 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.60 one way

$117.19 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$64.22	$128.43
premium	$4.59	$69.33	$138.67
diesel	$5.64	$85.22	$170.45

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

President George Bush Turnpike (13.3 mi) $1.06

Central Expressway (0.4 mi) $0.03

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 134.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	115.1	1	$40.28	$18.41
Efficient EV	95.9	1	$33.57	$15.34
EV Truck/SUV	153.4	1	$53.70	$24.55

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Fritch, TX

Afternoon in Fritch on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:53AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 2:52AM CDT until April 12 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Plano, TX

Afternoon in Plano on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 53% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:53AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 2:52AM CDT until April 12 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 11m 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 Fritch, TX to Plano, TX covers 383.6 miles and takes about 7h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 287, Central East Freeway, US Highway 287 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 191.8 miles from Fritch, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.60 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.

On the drive from Fritch, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 2373 along the way.

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 456 ft to 3,510 ft elevation with about 671 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Fritch, TX to Plano, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Plano, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fritch, TX

Plano, TX

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 11m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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