Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
312.7 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripThe drive from Plano, TX to Edna, TX covers 312.7 miles and takes about 6h 2m 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 $46.52 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
156.3 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 312.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pearl Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Harwood Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Edna, TX.
Start on East 15th Street
Turn left onto Central Expressway
Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
Continue on North Central Expressway
Turn right onto Elm Street
Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
Turn right onto Young Street
Turn left onto South Harwood Street
Turn right onto Canton Street
Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive
Continue straight
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Continue on Kemp Street
Continue on East 1st Street
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Continue on Fairwinds Street
Turn left onto United States Highway 77
Take the exit slight right
Continue on US Highway 77 Frontage Road
Turn left
Turn left onto East Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.3 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edna, TX than in the middle of the route.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plano, TX
This is one driving day of about 312.7 miles and 6h 2m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
156 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.3 mi from Plano, TX
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 156.3 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.78 | $46.52 | $93.05 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.35 | $104.69 |
| premium | $4.59 | $56.52 | $113.04 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $49.16 | $98.32 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 109.4 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Plano on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Edna on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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