Origin
Plano, TX
Night in Plano on Thursday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Brownsboro, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
103.8 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
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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Brownsboro, TX
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Trip Overview
This 103.8-mile drive from Plano, Texas, to Brownsboro, Texas, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 56 minutes. It's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. The route primarily utilizes the C F Hawn Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway before transitioning to State Highway 31 East. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. Both your starting point in Plano and your destination in Brownsboro are situated within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 103.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 93% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 57.3 miles on the C F Hawn Freeway. While the majority of the trip is on faster roads, the transition to State Highway 31 East may offer a slight change in pace as you approach Brownsboro. Overall, this is a direct and efficient drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination without many detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
C F Hawn Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 57.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on C F Hawn Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 miles (US 75 / Central Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese 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.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 75 / Central Expressway
Merge onto US 75 / Central Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C F Hawn Freeway | 57.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 31 East | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Central Expressway | 7 mi | 7m |
| Jed Robinson Loop | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 175 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| TX 31 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
C F Hawn Freeway
— 57.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Brownsboro, 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
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the 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
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 straight / slight right lanes.
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
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 175
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 175
13
Merge onto US 175; TX 31; Loop 7
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jed Robinson Loop
14
Take the exit onto TX 31
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
TX 31
15
Turn left onto TX 31
13 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 31 East
16
Arrive at destination
TX 31
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just under two hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart in the morning and be in Brownsboro by lunchtime, or head out in the afternoon. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, plan for a fuel and rest break as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a change in main road is over 57 miles. The $16 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to top off before you leave Plano.
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 51.9 miles from Plano, TX, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 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 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownsboro, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plano, TX
This is one driving day of about 103.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Plano, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on C F Hawn Freeway for about 57.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Plano, TX · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brownsboro, TX
The final approach into Brownsboro, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.68 one way
$31.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
| premium | $4.54 | $18.53 | $37.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.90 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.08 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.53 | $6.64 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Brownsboro, TX
Night in Brownsboro on Thursday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
4 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
1h 56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Plano, TX to Brownsboro, TX covers 103.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are C F Hawn Freeway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, State Highway 31 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 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 $15.68 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 75 / Central Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Plano, TX to Brownsboro, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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