Origin
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Bovina, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 55m
Distance
442.1 mi
712 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 47m
★
6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 14m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 51m
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 Bovina, TX covers 442.1 miles and takes about 7h 55m 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, President George Bush Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.80 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
221.1 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting 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 7h 55m. Total distance: 442.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 55m drive with frequent turns across 442.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plano, TX to Bovina, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | — | — |
| US 75 South | — | — |
| President George Bush Turnpike | — | — |
| PGBT West | — | — |
| I 35E North | — | — |
| South Stemmons Freeway | — | — |
| US 380 | — | — |
| Interstate 35 | — | — |
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 Bovina, 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
·
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
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Central Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
President George Bush Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
7
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
14 mi
·
14 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35E North: Denton
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 35E North: Denton
10
Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
11
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 380: University Drive
13
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Interstate 35
14
Turn left onto West University Drive
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Drive
15
Continue on US Highway 380 West
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 380 West
16
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
17
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
72 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North US Highway 287
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
20
Turn right onto US Highway 82
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
21
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Turn right onto East California Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East California Street
23
Continue on US Highway 82 West
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
24
Continue on West Highway 82
24 mi
·
25 min
·
West Highway 82
25
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
26
Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
27
Continue on 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
28
Continue on US Highway 82
24 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 82
29
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Loop 289
30
Turn straight onto Idalou Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Idalou Road
31
Turn right onto Northeast Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northeast Loop 289
32
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
33
Merge slight left
5.2 mi
·
5 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark
35
Turn straight onto North Loop 289
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Loop 289
36
Turn right onto Clovis Road
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Clovis Road
37
Continue on Highway 84
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 84
38
Continue on US Highway 84
25 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 84
39
Continue straight
8.0 mi
·
7 min
40
Continue straight
18 mi
·
18 min
41
Turn right onto North 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 1st Street
42
Turn left
21 mi
·
21 min
43
Turn left
9.0 mi
·
9 min
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 221.1 miles from Plano, TX, or about 3h 57m 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 97 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.1 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bovina, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plano, TX
This is one driving day of about 442.1 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Plano, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 221.1 mi from Plano, TX · 3h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
221 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 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 221.1 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bovina, TX
The final approach into Bovina, 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 Bovina, 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
$66.80 one way
$133.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $73.12 | $146.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $78.93 | $157.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $97.61 | $195.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132.6 | 1 | $46.42 | $21.22 |
| Efficient EV | 110.5 | 1 | $38.68 | $17.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 176.8 | 2 | $61.89 | $28.29 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (66% 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
Bovina, TX
Late night in Bovina on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 55m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Bovina, TX covers 442.1 miles and takes about 7h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Expressway, US 75 South, President George Bush Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 221.1 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 $66.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plano, TX to Bovina, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plano, TX to Bovina, 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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