Origin
Groves, TX
Afternoon in Groves on Sunday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groves, TX to Plano, TX
Drive Time
5h 59m
Distance
310.3 mi
499 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 46m
★
6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groves, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Plano, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Groves, TX to Plano, TX covers 310.3 miles and takes about 5h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 69, US Highway 175 West, US Highway 175 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 150.1 miles on US 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.40 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
155.2 miles from Groves, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 59m highway drive covering 310.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 150.1 miles on US 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 150.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
489 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
635 ft
Total Descent
155 ft
Highest Point
489 ft
~284.4 mi in
Elevation Range
479 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 281.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 310.3 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 281.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.2 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 301 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
281.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, I 635 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, I 635 North
9
282.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 26m in
|
I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 480
Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
8
301 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
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 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinn...
7
301.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m in
Keep slight right 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
307.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 54m 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 Along This Route
Between Groves, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Lufkin, Jasper and Garland.
Lufkin
18.5 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 69; US 96; US 287
Jasper
21.4 mi in
|
~25m
|
via US 69; US 96; US 287
Garland
282.2 mi in
|
~5h 26m
|
via I 635
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 150.1 mi | 2h 53m |
| US Highway 175 West | 68.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 18.8 mi | 20m |
| Memorial Freeway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Eastex Freeway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| North Central Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| East Corsicana Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 150.1 mi, about 2h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groves, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on 39th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
39th Street
2
Turn slight right onto East Parkway Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Parkway Street
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward TX 73 West
4
Merge onto TX 73
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 73
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Beaumont
6
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
9
Take the exit onto US 69; US 96; US 287
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287
94 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 69; US 287
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
11
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
12
Turn straight
304 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
14
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
15
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
17
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
18
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
19
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
20
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
21
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
22
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
23
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
24
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 635 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 20
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Exit 480
Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on I 635
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
30
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto US 75
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Central Expressway
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
35
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.2 miles from Groves, TX, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.1 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.2 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 55m
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 Groves, 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 Groves, TX
This is one driving day of about 310.3 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Groves, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 69 for about 150.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.2 mi from Groves, TX · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.2 miles from Groves, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150.1 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
$47.40 one way
$94.80 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.94 | $103.89 |
| premium | $4.59 | $56.09 | $112.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.94 | $137.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Central Expressway
(6.7 mi)
$0.54
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
$47
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.58 | $14.89 |
| Efficient EV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.1 | 1 | $43.44 | $19.86 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Afternoon in Plano on Sunday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
89% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 8:43AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 8:38AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
155 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 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
5h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Groves, TX to Plano, TX covers 310.3 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, US Highway 175 West, US Highway 175. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.2 miles from Groves, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 310.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 281.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.2 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 301 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Groves, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Lufkin, Jasper and Garland.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 10 ft to 489 ft elevation with about 635 ft of total climbing.
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