Origin
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Omar Castro
Trip Overview
The drive from Plano, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX covers 42.5 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on President George Bush Turnpike, Central Expressway, Pioneer Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Plano, TX
Full guide →Plano is a city of 285,000 people (2020) in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas and is north of Dallas. It is home to the headquarters of several large corporations.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 42.5 miles, with most of the trip on President George Bush Turnpike and Central Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 12 miles on President George Bush Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 12 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and Central Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 21 decision points packed into just 42.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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 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
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30
Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush T...
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpi...
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 303 West: Pioneer Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Spur 303 West: Pioneer Parkway West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plano, TX and Dalworthington Gardens, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South, 30B, Spur 303 West and Spur 303 West: Pioneer Parkway West.
Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
18.3 mi in
|
~20m
Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South
18.7 mi in
|
~21m
30B
32.8 mi in
|
~37m
Spur 303 West
36.4 mi in
|
~43m
Spur 303 West: Pioneer Parkway West
36.5 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 12 mi | 12m |
| Central Expressway | 7 mi | 7m |
| Pioneer Parkway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| I 635 TEXpress | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 12 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Dalworthington Gardens, 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 right at fork
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 635 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 635
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 635
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 635 TEXpress West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 635 TEXpress
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 635 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 635
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 30
Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto PGBT
12 mi
·
12 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 30
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
17
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward TX 360 South, 30B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto TX 360
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SPUR 303 West, SPUR 303 East: Pioneer Parkway, Arkansas Lane
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Spur 303 West: Pioneer Parkway West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Spur 303
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto Roosevelt Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Drive
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Roosevelt Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Plano, TX · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dalworthington Gardens, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.52
President George Bush Turnpike
(12 mi)
$0.96
Central Expressway
(7 mi)
$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Late night in Dalworthington Gardens on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
53m 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX covers 42.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, Central Expressway, Pioneer Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 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 $6.42 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 is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 42.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Plano, TX and Dalworthington Gardens, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Pgbt South: President George Bush Turnpike South, 30B, Spur 303 West and Spur 303 West: Pioneer Parkway West.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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