Trip from Plano, TX to Edna, TX

Drive Time

6h 2m

Distance

312.7 mi

503 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

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Plano, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

Driving from Plano to Edna covers 312.7 miles, a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 2 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape as you travel south. This route is well-suited for a single day of driving, though the six-hour duration means you should plan for at least one stop to keep your energy up. With an estimated fuel cost of $48, it is a relatively affordable trip, provided you budget accordingly for current gas prices. Whether you are heading to Edna for business or a change of scenery, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it a manageable trek for most travelers.

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

156.3 miles from Plano, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will rely on a mix of major thoroughfares, including the South R L Thornton Freeway, Robinson Drive, and US 77. Be prepared for a long haul, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 120.2 miles on US 77 alone. The road maintains a consistent, efficient pace that favors highway cruising over technical, winding local streets. Expect a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel that prioritizes direct travel time over frequent scenery changes.

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

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 120.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 77 and South R L Thornton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 312.7 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 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

17.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 284C Toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

19.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

19.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

19.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Toward I 35E South: Waco

114.5 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | Loop 396 / South Valley Mills Drive

Turn left onto Loop 396 / South Valley Mills Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Plano, TX and Edna, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Denton, Waco, Dallas Zoo and Loop 396.

Downtown

17.5 mi in | ~19m

Denton

19.5 mi in | ~23m

Waco

19.7 mi in | ~24m

Dallas Zoo

20.6 mi in | ~25m | via I 35E

Loop 396

114.2 mi in | ~2h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 77	120.2 mi	2h 20m
South R L Thornton Freeway	89.9 mi	1h 32m
Robinson Drive	29.5 mi	33m
TX 111	27.1 mi	40m
Central Expressway	16.8 mi	18m
United States Highway 77	16.7 mi	18m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	4.3 mi	4m
East 1st Street	2.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 77 — 120.2 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street

Use the none 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

17 mi · 17 min · Central Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

501 ft · 12 sec

Exit 284C Toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway Use the slight left lane.

Continue on North Central Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Central Expressway

Use the left / straight / none lanes.

Turn right onto Elm Street

304 ft · 10 sec · Elm Street

Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Pearl Expressway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Turn right onto Young Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Young Street

Turn left onto South Harwood Street

315 ft · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Canton Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Canton Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 30 West

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

221 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 35E South: Waco Use the left / right lanes.

Continue on I 35E

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on I 35E

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Exit 426 Toward Dallas Zoo Use the none lane.

Continue on I 35; US 77

4.3 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 333A Toward Loop 396

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Turn left onto Loop 396

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto Robinson Drive

125 ft · 5 sec · Robinson Drive

Continue on Robinson Drive

29 mi · 33 min · Robinson Drive

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 77

19 mi · 21 min · US 77

Turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36

0.3 mi · 19 sec · East 4th Street

Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Kemp Street

Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36

2.9 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

Take the exit onto US 77

101 mi · 1 hr 58 min · US 77

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt

0.3 mi · 20 sec · West 4th Street

Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

Turn left onto US 77

17 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 77

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Continue on US Highway 77 Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

Turn left onto TX 111

27 mi · 40 min · TX 111

Turn left onto Loop 521

104 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

Loop 521

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 6-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to beat potential traffic congestion as you navigate out of the Plano area. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel before committing to the final leg of the journey. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge during the 120.2-mile stretch on US 77, as service stations may be more spread out during that segment. Because this route is designed as a one-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; you have plenty of time to build in a break without feeling rushed. Carrying a physical map or offline GPS is a smart move to navigate the transition between the freeway and smaller highway segments smoothly.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 156.3 miles from Plano, TX, or about 2h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.2 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 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.3 miles or 2h 51m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edna, 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 312.7 miles and 6h 2m.

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 77 for about 120.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 156.3 mi from Plano, TX · 2h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Killeen, TX

156 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

Arlington, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.3 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 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.2 miles.

Arriving in Edna, TX

The final approach into Edna, 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 Edna, TX.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.77 one way

$95.53 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$52.35	$104.69
premium	$4.59	$56.52	$113.04
diesel	$5.64	$69.47	$138.94

Estimated Tolls: $1.40

Central Expressway (17.5 mi) $1.40

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

$48

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.8	1	$32.83	$15.01
Efficient EV	78.2	0	$27.36	$12.51
EV Truck/SUV	125.1	1	$43.78	$20.01

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% 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

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edna, TX

Afternoon in Edna on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°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

24 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

6h 2m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Edna, TX covers 312.7 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 77, South R L Thornton Freeway, Robinson Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 156.3 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 $47.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

Between Plano, TX and Edna, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Denton, Waco, Dallas Zoo and Loop 396.

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