Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
311.5 mi
501 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Plano, TX to Groves, TX covers 311.5 miles and takes about 6h 1m 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 $47.58 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
155.8 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 311.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, 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 Groves, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 635 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 635 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 175 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| C F Hawn Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Groves, 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 right toward I 635
Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
Continue on US Highway 175 West
Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
Continue on US Highway 175 East
Continue on West Pine Street
Continue on US Highway 175
Continue on Frankston Highway
Continue on Alexander Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
Continue on US Highway 69 North
Continue on North Dickinson Drive
Continue on US Highway 69 South
Continue on North Marcus Street
Continue on US Highway 69 South
Continue on Rusk Street
Take the exit slight right
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
Turn right onto Kurth Drive
Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive
Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
Turn left onto East Denman Avenue
Continue on North Wheeler Avenue
Continue on US Highway 69 North
Continue on North Magnolia Street
Continue on US Highway 69 South
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur
Turn left onto 39th Street
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Turn right onto Highway 73
Take the ramp straight toward TX 73 East
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Groves
Turn straight onto West Parkway Street
Turn slight left onto 39th 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 155.8 miles or 3h 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Groves, 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 311.5 miles and 6h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.8 mi from Plano, TX · 3h into the drive
Mid-route 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Groves, 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 Groves, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$47.58 one way
$95.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.15 | $104.29 |
| premium | $4.59 | $56.30 | $112.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.20 | $138.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.71 | $14.95 |
| Efficient EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.26 | $12.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.6 | 1 | $43.61 | $19.94 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Plano on Saturday
Local time
6:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Groves on Saturday
Local time
6:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
70°F
Houston, TX
156 mi in
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
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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