Origin
Pelican Bay, TX
Late night in Pelican Bay on Saturday
Local time
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pelican Bay, 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 20m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelican Bay, TX
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pelican Bay, TX to Plano, TX covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Circle, Long Boulevard, Sandy Beach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 20m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 68.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Circle 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 Pelican Bay, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Pelican Bay, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Circle | — | — |
| Long Boulevard | — | — |
| Sandy Beach Road | — | — |
| Northwest Parkway | — | — |
| TX 199 East | — | — |
| Jacksboro Highway | — | — |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | — | — |
| Merrett Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Long Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Sheila Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheila Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Circle
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Long Circle
3
Turn right onto Long Boulevard
384 ft
·
22 sec
·
Long Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandy Beach Road
5
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
4 min
6
Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest Parkway
7
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 199 East
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
TX 199 East
8
Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
9
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Merrett Drive
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
Merrett Drive
11
Turn slight right onto Azle Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Azle Avenue
12
Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Loop 820
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 820 East
14
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
15
Continue on Northeast Loop
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Pelican Bay, TX · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Pelican Bay, 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
$10.29 one way
$20.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| premium | $4.54 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
4:02 AM
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
20 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
1h 20m 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 Pelican Bay, TX to Plano, TX covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Circle, Long Boulevard, Sandy Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Pelican Bay, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.29 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 Pelican Bay, TX to Plano, TX is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Pelican Bay, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pelican Bay, 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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