Origin
Oak Trail Shores, TX
Late night in Oak Trail Shores on Saturday
Local time
3:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Oak Trail Shores, 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
1h 46m
Distance
99.8 mi
161 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Trail Shores, TX
Hector Portillo
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Trail Shores, TX to Plano, TX covers 99.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Green Oak Drive, West Oak Trail, Oak Trail Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.08 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
49.9 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m 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 1h 46m. Total distance: 99.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m 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 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 99.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Green Oak Drive 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Green Oak Drive | — | — |
| West Oak Trail | — | — |
| Oak Trail Drive | — | — |
| Lipan Highway | — | — |
| North Houston Street | — | — |
| East Pearl Street | — | — |
| Highway 377 | — | — |
| Benbrook Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Green Oak Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Trail Shores, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Blackjack Lane
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Blackjack Lane
2
Turn left onto Green Oak Drive
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Green Oak Drive
3
Turn right onto West Oak Trail
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oak Trail
4
Turn right onto Oak Trail Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Trail Drive
5
Turn left onto Lipan Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lipan Highway
6
Turn right onto North Houston Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Houston Street
7
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pearl Street
8
Merge slight right onto East US Highway 377
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East US Highway 377
9
Continue on South US Highway 377
11 mi
·
13 min
·
South US Highway 377
10
Continue on Benbrook Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Southwest Loop 820
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West, I 820 North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 20 West, I 820 North
13
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 North
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 820 North
15
Continue on I 820 North
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 820 North
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
17
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
18
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
19
Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 12 TEXpress
20
Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
21
Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 635 East
23
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
24
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
25
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
26
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
27
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Central Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Plano Parkway, 15th Street
29
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
30
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
31
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 49.9 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX, or about 53m 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 22 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 53m 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 27m
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 Oak Trail Shores, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oak Trail Shores, TX
This is one driving day of about 99.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Oak Trail Shores, 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 49.9 mi from Oak Trail Shores, TX · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Oak Trail Shores, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.08 one way
$30.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $16.51 | $33.01 |
| premium | $4.54 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.48 | $4.79 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.73 | $3.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
3:31 AM
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
3 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
1h 46m 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX to Plano, TX covers 99.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Green Oak Drive, West Oak Trail, Oak Trail Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.9 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.08 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Trail Shores, 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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