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Trip from Plano, TX to Saint Jo, TX

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

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

90.1 mi

145 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

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city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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city in Montague County, Texas, United States

Saint Jo, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plano, TX to Saint Jo, TX covers 90.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, South Stemmons Freeway, President George Bush Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45 miles from Plano, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 28.7 mi 29m
South Stemmons Freeway 20.9 mi 22m
President George Bush Turnpike 13.7 mi 14m
J M Lindsay Boulevard 12.1 mi 13m
Division Street 9.8 mi 11m
North Interstate 35 0.7 mi 1m
East 15th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Central Expressway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 28.7 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Saint Jo, TX.

1

Start on East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left onto Central Expressway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Central Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward US 75 South
4

Merge onto US 75

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Central Expressway
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 28B Toward President George Bush Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto PGBT

14 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 35E

21 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 35; US 77

29 mi · 29 min · I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 498 Toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35
14

Turn left onto US 82

175 ft · 7 sec · Summitt Avenue
15

Continue on US 82

12 mi · 13 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
16

Continue on US 82

9.8 mi · 11 min · Division Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 82

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45 miles from Plano, TX, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 miles.

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 20 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Jo, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Plano, TX

This is one driving day of about 90.1 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Plano, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Denton County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denton, TX

45 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

Lewisville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sanger, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Dark Hour Haunted House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plano, Texas

+14692980556

Visit website

11th Hour Escape

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: 12–5:30 pm

+14692095978

Visit website

Heritage Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

Andrew Brown Park West

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 19.3

Coppell, Texas

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+19724625100

Visit website

Explorium Denton Children's Museum a Program of Denton County Friends of The Family.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 38.6

Denton, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19403205444

Visit website

Oak Hills Splash Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 12.9

Carrollton, Texas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19724663080

Visit website

Historic Downtown Carrollton

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12.9

Carrollton, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19728809855

Visit website

Jake's Hilltop Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 25.7

Flower Mound, Texas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19728746000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 67.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Central Expressway

Turn left onto Central Expressway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward President George Bush Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 28B Toward President George Bush Turnpike
7
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpik...
7
17.3 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 498 Toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.61 one way

$27.23 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $14.90 $29.80
premium $4.54 $16.09 $32.17
diesel $5.61 $19.89 $39.79

Estimated Tolls: $1.12

President George Bush Turnpike (13.7 mi) $1.09
Central Expressway (0.5 mi) $0.03

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27 0 $9.46 $4.32
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.88 $3.60
EV Truck/SUV 36 0 $12.61 $5.77

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Plano on Saturday

Local time

1:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Jo, TX

Afternoon in Saint Jo on Saturday

Local time

1:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Denton, TX

45 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 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 38m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

90.1 mi in 1h 38m, mostly highway — 28.7 mi of that is on I 35.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on I 35.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and South Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Central Expressway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Plano, TX to Saint Jo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sherman along the way.

Sherman

67.3 mi in | ~1h 12m

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 38m. Total distance: 90.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.12 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Jo, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Jo, TX before heading back.

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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