Trip from Plano, TX to Bevil Oaks, TX

Drive Time

5h 40m

Distance

292.2 mi

470 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

Downtown Plano, TX, TX

Plano, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

Traveling from Plano to Bevil Oaks covers 292.2 miles across the Texas Great Plains, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 40 minutes. Because the drive is under six hours, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip if you prefer to reach your destination without an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $45 for fuel to complete the transit. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like US Highway 69 South, the C F Hawn Freeway, and East Denman Avenue. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused experience that keeps you moving through the heart of the state.

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

146.1 miles from Plano, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as 72% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US Highway 69 South, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 63.3 miles. The character of the road transitions from the dense infrastructure of the Plano area to the more open, highway-heavy stretches that characterize the rest of the transit. It is a functional, focused drive that prioritizes steady progress over technical or winding backroads. You will find that the rhythm of the drive stays consistent, allowing you to settle into a steady pace for most of the 292.2-mile distance.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 69 South is the longest continuous segment at about 63.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 69 South and C F Hawn 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 292.2 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 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

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
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
7
8.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 635 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 East
7
8.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 635 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 635 East
7
28.2 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman

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

Use the right lane. Exit 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 69 South 63.3 mi 1h 11m
C F Hawn Freeway 58.5 mi 1h 3m
East Denman Avenue 38.5 mi 43m
US Highway 175 East 20.8 mi 22m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 18.5 mi 19m
US Highway 69 North 16.2 mi 18m
Rusk Street 15.1 mi 19m
US Highway 175 13.3 mi 14m
Longest stretch: US Highway 69 South — 63.3 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street
Use the none 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

6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 635 Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 635 East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 635 East Use the none lane.
8

Merge onto I 635

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
9

Continue on I 635

19 mi · 19 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the none lane.
10

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto US 175

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway
Use the none lane.
12

Continue on US 175 Bus

151 ft · 9 sec · US Highway 175 West
13

Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Corsicana Street
14

Continue on US 175 Bus

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
15

Continue on US 175

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
16

Continue on US 175

13 mi · 14 min · US Highway 175
17

Continue on US 175

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
18

Continue on US 175

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Alexander Boulevard
19

At end of road, turn right onto US 69

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
20

Continue on US 69

9.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 North
21

Continue on US 69

3.4 mi · 3 min · North Dickinson Drive
22

Continue on US 69

9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South
23

Continue on US 69

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Marcus Street
24

Continue on US 69

11 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
25

Continue on US 69

15 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
26

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
27

Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
28

Continue on Loop 287

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
29

Turn right onto US 69 Bus

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
30

Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive
31

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
32

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

39 mi · 43 min · East Denman Avenue
Use the none lane.
33

Continue on US 69

3.0 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue
34

Continue on US 69

6.7 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North
35

Continue on US 69

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street
Use the none lane.
36

Continue on US 69; US 287

42 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South
Use the none lane.
37

Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287

5.9 mi · 5 min · US 69; US 96; US 287
38

Take the exit

508 ft · 12 sec
Toward TX 105: Sour Lake, Conroe
39

Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
40

Turn slight right

176 ft · 8 sec
41

Turn slight right onto TX 105

6.0 mi · 8 min · TX 105
Use the none lane.
42

Turn right onto Sweetgum Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweetgum Road
43

Arrive at destination

Sweetgum Road

Trip Plan

To keep your travel day efficient, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 5-hour and 40-minute duration. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion and ensure you reach Bevil Oaks with daylight to spare. Since your fuel budget is roughly $45, consider filling up before you hit the longest 63.3-mile stretch on US Highway 69 South to avoid needing to stop in more remote intervals. Because this is a single-day trip, your primary goal should be maintaining a steady pace rather than rushing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when navigating the transition between the C F Hawn Freeway and East Denman Avenue to ensure you stay on schedule.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.1 miles from Plano, TX, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146.1 miles or 2h 46m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bevil Oaks, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 292.2 miles and 5h 40m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 69 South for about 63.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146.1 mi from Plano, TX · 2h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Garland, TX

146 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

Dallas, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Garland, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.1 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 69 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.

Arriving in Bevil Oaks, TX

The final approach into Bevil Oaks, 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 Bevil Oaks, 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

$44.64 one way

$89.27 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $48.91 $97.83
premium $4.59 $52.81 $105.63
diesel $5.64 $64.92 $129.83

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

$45

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.7 1 $30.68 $14.03
Efficient EV 73.1 0 $25.57 $11.69
EV Truck/SUV 116.9 1 $40.91 $18.70

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Plano, TX

Afternoon in Plano on Sunday

Local time

2:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bevil Oaks, TX

Afternoon in Bevil Oaks on Sunday

Local time

2:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

63°F

Garland, TX

146 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

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 40m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Bevil Oaks, TX covers 292.2 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 69 South, C F Hawn Freeway, East Denman Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.1 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 $44.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 292.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
The route from Plano, TX to Bevil Oaks, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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