Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Addison, TX
Thomas balabaud
This quick 13.1-mile drive from Plano to Addison in Texas is easily manageable in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate the President George Bush Turnpike and the Dallas North Tollway, with a short segment on East 15th Street to reach your destination. With a budget-friendly fuel cost of around $2, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this drive, and you can expect a mostly mixed driving experience. It's an efficient way to cover ground between these two North Texas cities.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive features a mixed profile, with 58% of the journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 6.6 miles along the President George Bush Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. This route transitions between faster toll road sections and potentially more local road driving as you approach Addison. Expect a blend of efficient travel on major arteries and the typical flow of traffic associated with urban and suburban Texas roadways.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Central Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward DNT South: Dallas North Tollway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Addison Toll Tunnel, Keller Springs Road, Arapaho Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plano, TX and Addison, TX, road signs point toward President George Bush Turnpike, Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt South: Dallas North Tollway South.
President George Bush Turnpike
Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
Dnt South: Dallas North Tollway South
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Addison Circle | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Addison, TX.
Start on East 15th Street
Turn left onto Central Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto PGBT
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto DNT
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
Turn right onto Addison Circle
At end of road, turn right onto Addison Circle
Enter roundabout onto Addison Circle
Continue on Addison Circle
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Plano on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Addison on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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