Trip from Plano, TX to Benbrook, TX

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

63.4 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

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Plano, TX

Thomas balabaud

Benbrook, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Plano, TX to Benbrook, TX covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Wright Freeway, SH 183 TEXpress, Central Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on Jim Wright Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.68 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.7 miles from Plano, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 63.4 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Wright Freeway and SH 183 TEXpress. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.5 miles on Jim Wright Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jim Wright Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

801 ft 427 ft

Total Climb

634 ft

Total Descent

617 ft

Highest Point

801 ft

~58.1 mi in

Elevation Range

375 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Wright Freeway and SH 183 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 63.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 635

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 635

8.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 West

16.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas

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

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas

18.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | North Walton Walker Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...

61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 429A Toward US 377: Granbury

Towns Along This Route

Between Plano, TX and Benbrook, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Loop 12 South: Irving

18.8 mi in | ~21m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

18.8 mi in | ~21m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Wright Freeway	16.5 mi	18m
SH 183 TEXpress	13.6 mi	13m
Central Expressway	7 mi	7m
I 820 TEXpress	6.9 mi	6m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	4.8 mi	5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress	2.7 mi	2m
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway	2.4 mi	2m
South Stemmons Freeway	2.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Jim Wright Freeway — 16.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Central Expressway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Central Expressway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward US 75 South

Merge onto US 75

6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 21 Toward I 635 Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 635 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 635

2.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 635

4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec

Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

0.6 mi · 39 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

13 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

Continue on I 820

16 mi · 18 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 429A Toward US 377: Granbury Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Toward US 377 South: Granbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 377

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Benbrook Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Mercedes Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Mercedes Street

Turn right onto Wade Hampton Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wade Hampton Street

Arrive at destination

Wade Hampton Street

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 31.7 miles from Plano, TX, or about 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.5 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 63.4 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.7 miles or 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benbrook, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 63.4 miles and 1h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Plano, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Jim Wright Freeway for about 16.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.7 mi from Plano, TX · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Euless, TX

32 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

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Euless, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Benbrook, TX

The final approach into Benbrook, 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 Benbrook, TX.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.68 one way

$19.37 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.61	$21.23
premium	$4.59	$11.46	$22.92
diesel	$5.64	$14.09	$28.17

Estimated Tolls: $0.56

Central Expressway (7 mi) $0.56

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

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19	$6.66	$3.04
Efficient EV	15.9	$5.55	$2.54
EV Truck/SUV	25.4	$8.88	$4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 18 hours ago

Origin

Plano, TX

Afternoon in Plano on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 11 at 7:54PM CDT until April 11 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 11 at 7:47PM CDT until April 11 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Benbrook, TX

Afternoon in Benbrook on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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 11m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Plano, TX to Benbrook, TX covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Wright Freeway, SH 183 TEXpress, Central Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.7 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 $9.68 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.

Between Plano, TX and Benbrook, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 427 ft to 801 ft elevation with about 634 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Plano, TX to Benbrook, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Benbrook, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Plano, TX

Benbrook, TX

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 11m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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