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Trip from Plano, TX to Edgecliff Village, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

55.7 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Downtown Edgecliff Village, TX, TX

Edgecliff Village, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plano, TX to Edgecliff Village, TX covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 $8.42 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m 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 5m drive with frequent turns across 55.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 Edgecliff Village, TX is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Edgecliff Village, 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
I 35E South
South Stemmons Freeway

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 Edgecliff Village, 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

4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9

Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

0.4 mi · 32 sec · I 35E South: Dallas
10

Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
11

Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

0.6 mi · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
12

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec
13

Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
14

Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

13 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
15

Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
16

Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
17

Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
18

Take the exit slight right toward I 820 South, TX 121 South, TX 183 West

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 820 South, TX 121 South, TX 183 West
19

Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

0.8 mi · 59 sec · Airport Freeway
20

Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
21

Continue on Airport Freeway

6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
22

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco

0.5 mi · 41 sec · I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
23

Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

6.0 mi · 6 min · North South Freeway
24

Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

0.1 mi · 14 sec · I 20 East: Dallas
25

Keep slight right to continue on Hemphill Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Hemphill Street
26

Turn straight onto South Freeway

167 ft · 3 sec · South Freeway
27

Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Loop 820

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Loop 820
28

Turn left onto Hemphill Street

308 ft · 8 sec · Hemphill Street
29

Continue on Edgecliff Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Edgecliff Road
30

Continue on Edgecliff Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Edgecliff Road
31

Turn left onto Brenton Road

98 ft · 5 sec · Brenton Road
32

Turn left onto Chelsea Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Chelsea Drive
33

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.9 mi from Plano, TX · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Irving, TX

28 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

Richardson, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Irving, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edgecliff Village, TX

The final approach into Edgecliff Village, 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

$8.42 one way

$16.83 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $9.21 $18.42
premium $4.54 $9.94 $19.89
diesel $5.61 $12.30 $24.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.85 $2.67
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.23
EV Truck/SUV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Plano, TX

Night in Plano on Friday

Local time

11:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgecliff Village, TX

Night in Edgecliff Village on Friday

Local time

11:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

2 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 5m 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 Edgecliff Village, TX covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 27.9 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 $8.42 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 Edgecliff Village, TX is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Edgecliff Village, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Plano, TX to Edgecliff Village, 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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