Origin
Lakehills, TX
Night in Lakehills on Friday
Local time
11:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Trip from Lakehills, 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
5h 35m
Distance
351.2 mi
565 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 22m
★
6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakehills, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakehills, TX to Plano, TX covers 351.2 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Road 37, Highway 16 South, Bandera Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.07 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
175.6 miles from Lakehills, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m 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 5h 35m. Total distance: 351.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m 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 5h 35m drive with frequent turns across 351.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Road 37 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakehills, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Road 37 | — | — |
| Highway 16 South | — | — |
| Bandera Road | — | — |
| FM 1560 North | — | — |
| West Hausman Road | — | — |
| North Loop 1604 West | — | — |
| Anderson Loop | — | — |
| I 35 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Park Road 37
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakehills, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Upland Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Upland Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road 37
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Park Road 37
3
Continue on Park Road 37
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Park Road 37
4
Turn right onto State Highway 16 South
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 16 South
5
Continue on Bandera Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bandera Road
6
Continue on Bandera Road
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Bandera Road
7
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
8
Continue on FM 1560 North
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1560 North
9
Continue on West Hausman Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Hausman Road
10
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Loop 1604 West
11
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Anderson Loop
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 35: San Antonio, Austin
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 North: Austin
16
Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
17
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
18
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
19
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
20
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
96 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
21
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
22
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35E: Dallas
24
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
25
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
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
384 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana
28
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
30
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
31
Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
32
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
33
Continue on North Central Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
North Central Expressway
34
Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Plano Parkway, 15th Street
35
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
36
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
37
Arrive at your destination
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 175.6 miles from Lakehills, TX, or about 2h 47m 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 77 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.6 miles or 2h 47m 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 38m
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 Lakehills, 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 Lakehills, TX
This is one driving day of about 351.2 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Lakehills, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.6 mi from Lakehills, TX · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.6 miles from Lakehills, 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
$53.07 one way
$106.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $58.09 | $116.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $62.70 | $125.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.54 | $155.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.88 | $16.86 |
| Efficient EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.73 | $14.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.5 | 1 | $49.17 | $22.48 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Night in Plano on Friday
Local time
11:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 35m 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 Lakehills, TX to Plano, TX covers 351.2 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Road 37, Highway 16 South, Bandera Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.6 miles from Lakehills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.07 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 straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakehills, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakehills, 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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