Origin
Plano, TX
Afternoon in Plano on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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5h 40m
Distance
292.2 mi
470 km
Drive Score
9/10
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Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Plano, TX
Thomas balabaud
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 I 635
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Bevil Oaks, TX.
Start on East 15th Street
Turn left onto Central Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 635
Continue on I 635
Take the exit
Merge onto US 175
Continue on US 175 Bus
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
Continue on US 175 Bus
Continue on US 175
Continue on US 175
Continue on US 175
Continue on US 175
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
Continue on US 69
Continue on US 69
Continue on US 69
Continue on US 69
Continue on US 69
Continue on US 69
Take the exit
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
Continue on Loop 287
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
Continue on US 69
Continue on US 69
Continue on US 69
Continue on US 69; US 287
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto TX 105
Turn right onto Sweetgum Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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 292.2 miles and 5h 40m.
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
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before US Highway 69 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$44.64 one way
$89.27 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Plano on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Bevil Oaks on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
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