Origin
Lake Worth, TX
Night in Lake Worth on Friday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Worth, 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
59m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Worth, TX
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Worth, TX to Plano, TX covers 55.1 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shawnee Trail, Navajo Trail, Northwest Loop 820 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 55.1 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.
Shawnee Trail 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 Lake Worth, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 59m 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 Lake Worth, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Trail | — | — |
| Navajo Trail | — | — |
| Northwest Loop 820 | — | — |
| I 820 East | — | — |
| Jim Wright Freeway | — | — |
| Northeast Loop | — | — |
| I 820 | — | — |
| SH 121 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shawnee Trail
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Worth, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Osage Trail
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Osage Trail
2
Turn right onto Shawnee Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawnee Trail
3
Turn left onto Navajo Trail
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Navajo Trail
4
Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
315 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northwest Loop 820
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 820 East
6
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
7
Continue on Northeast Loop
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
9
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
10
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
11
Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 12 TEXpress
12
Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
13
Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 635 East
15
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
16
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
19
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Central Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Lake Worth, TX · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Lake Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plano, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Plano, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.33 one way
$16.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Plano on Friday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
59m 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 Lake Worth, TX to Plano, TX covers 55.1 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shawnee Trail, Navajo Trail, Northwest Loop 820. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Lake Worth, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.33 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 Lake Worth, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 59m 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 Lake Worth, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Worth, 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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