Origin
Plano, TX
Night in Plano on Wednesday
Local time
10:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Anderson Mill, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
204.5 mi
329 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plano, TX to Anderson Mill, TX covers 204.5 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Expressway, US 75 South, Downtown for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.90 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
102.2 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 204.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Expressway 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 41m 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 Plano, TX to Anderson Mill, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | — | — |
| US 75 South | — | — |
| Downtown | — | — |
| North Central Expressway | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| North Pearl Expressway | — | — |
| Young Street | — | — |
| South Harwood Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Anderson Mill, TX.
1
Start on East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
2
Turn left onto Central Expressway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Central Expressway
3
Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 75 South
4
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
17 mi
·
17 min
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Central Expressway
5
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
502 ft
·
12 sec
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Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
6
Continue on North Central Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Expressway
7
Turn right onto Elm Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
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Elm Street
8
Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Pearl Expressway
9
Turn right onto Young Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Young Street
10
Turn left onto South Harwood Street
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Harwood Street
11
Turn right onto Canton Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Canton Street
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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I 30 West
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
220 ft
·
5 sec
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I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 35E South: Waco
16
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
17
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
18
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
19
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
20
Keep slight left
40 mi
·
41 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: McNeil Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
RM 620: McNeil Road
22
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Interstate 35
23
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
3 min
24
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
25
Turn right onto State Highway 45 Frontage Road
184 ft
·
4 sec
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State Highway 45 Frontage Road
26
Continue on North Ranch Road 620
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ranch Road 620
27
Keep slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
28
Turn left onto Lake Creek Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Creek Parkway
29
Turn left onto Millwright Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Millwright Parkway
30
Turn right onto Salt Mill Hollow
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Salt Mill Hollow
31
Turn right
197 ft
·
15 sec
32
At the end of the road, turn right
112 ft
·
13 sec
33
Turn left
194 ft
·
14 sec
34
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 102.2 miles from Plano, TX, or about 1h 50m 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 45 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.2 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson Mill, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Plano, 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 Plano, TX
This is one driving day of about 204.5 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Plano, 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 102.2 mi from Plano, TX · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.2 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anderson Mill, TX
The final approach into Anderson Mill, 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 Anderson Mill, 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
$30.90 one way
$61.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $33.82 | $67.65 |
| premium | $4.54 | $36.51 | $73.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.15 | $90.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.47 | $9.82 |
| Efficient EV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.89 | $8.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.63 | $13.09 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Anderson Mill, TX
Night in Anderson Mill on Wednesday
Local time
10:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
13 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
3h 41m 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 Plano, TX to Anderson Mill, TX covers 204.5 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Expressway, US 75 South, Downtown. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.2 miles from Plano, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.90 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m 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 Plano, TX to Anderson Mill, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plano, TX to Anderson Mill, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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