Origin
Hico, TX
Late night in Hico on Saturday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hico, 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
2h 10m
Distance
121.2 mi
195 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hico, TX
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Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hico, TX to Plano, TX covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 2nd Street, North Cedar Street, Highway 220 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.6 miles from Hico, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
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 2h 10m. Total distance: 121.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 121.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 2nd 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hico, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 2h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hico, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| North Cedar Street | — | — |
| Highway 220 | — | — |
| Highway 67 | — | — |
| Northeast Big Bend Trail | — | — |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | — | — |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | — | — |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hico, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East 2nd Street
3
Turn left onto North Cedar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cedar Street
4
Continue on State Highway 220
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 220
5
Merge slight left onto US Highway 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 67
6
Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Northeast Big Bend Trail
7
Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi
·
2 min
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West S G Alexander Freeway
8
Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
9
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
423 ft
·
6 sec
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I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
384 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana
14
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
18
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
19
Continue on North Central Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
North Central Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Plano Parkway, 15th Street
21
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
22
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.6 miles from Hico, TX, or about 1h 5m 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 27 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 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 1h 47m
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 Hico, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hico, TX
This is one driving day of about 121.2 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Hico, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.6 mi from Hico, TX · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.6 miles from Hico, 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
$18.31 one way
$36.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.05 | $40.09 |
| premium | $4.54 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Late night in Plano on Saturday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mansfield, TX
61 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
10 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
2h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hico, TX to Plano, TX covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 2nd Street, North Cedar Street, Highway 220. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.6 miles from Hico, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.31 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.
The drive from Hico, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 2h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hico, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hico, 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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