Origin
Plano, TX
Night in Plano on Friday
Local time
11:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 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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Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Omar Castro
Trip Overview
The drive from Plano, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX covers 42.5 miles and takes about 53m 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, I 635 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 53m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 42.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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. 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 Plano, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX is easy. At 53m 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 Plano, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | — | — |
| US 75 South | — | — |
| I 635 | — | — |
| I 635 West | — | — |
| Lyndon B | — | — |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | — | — |
| PGBT Toll South | — | — |
| PGBT South | — | — |
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 Dalworthington Gardens, 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
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 635
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 635
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 635 West
7
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
8
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 635 TEXpress West
10
Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 635 TEXpress
11
Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
13
Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
14
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi
·
12 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 30 West: Fort Worth
16
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward TX 360 South, 30B
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 360 South, 30B
18
Merge slight left onto Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward SPUR 303 West, SPUR 303 East: Pioneer Parkway, Arkansas Lane
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
SPUR 303 West, SPUR 303 East: Pioneer Parkway, Arkansas Lane
20
Keep slight right to continue on Spur 303 West: Pioneer Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Spur 303 West: Pioneer Parkway West
21
Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pioneer Parkway
22
Turn left onto Roosevelt Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Drive
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Plano, TX · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dalworthington Gardens, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Night in Dalworthington Gardens on Friday
Local time
11:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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
53m 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX covers 42.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Expressway, US 75 South, I 635. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 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 $6.42 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 Plano, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX is easy. At 53m 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 Plano, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plano, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, 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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