Origin
Plano, TX
Afternoon in Plano on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Hemphill, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
245.9 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
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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Hemphill, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plano, TX to Hemphill, TX covers 245.9 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, US 96, TX 149 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.8 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
123 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 245.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 40m highway drive covering 245.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.8 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 96. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 245.9 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 24 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.
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
20.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 80 East: Terrell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6B
Toward US 80 East: Terrell
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 80 East: Terrell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 80 East: Terrell
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 Hemphill, TX, road signs point toward Fm 2011 and Fm 2087.
Fm 2011
133.2 mi in
|
~2h 19m
Fm 2087
133.2 mi in
|
~2h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 91.8 mi | 1h 31m |
| US 96 | 37.8 mi | 41m |
| TX 149 | 25.7 mi | 38m |
| US 59 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| US 80 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| TX 103 | 10 mi | 10m |
| Central Expressway | 7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 91.8 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Hemphill, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6B
Toward US 80 East: Terrell
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 80 East: Terrell
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 80
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Spur 557
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Spur 557
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 20
92 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward FM 2011, FM 2087
16
Continue on FM 2011
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 2011
17
Turn left onto FM 349
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 349
18
Turn right onto TX 149
26 mi
·
38 min
·
TX 149
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
20
Merge onto US 79; TX 149
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Loop
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 59 South: Houston
22
Turn right onto US 59
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 59
23
Continue on US 96
38 mi
·
41 min
·
US 96
24
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
25
Merge onto TX 103
10 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 103
26
Continue on TX 21
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 21
27
Turn right onto TX 87
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 87
28
Turn left onto TX 87; FM 83
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mann Street
29
Turn left onto Felts
317 ft
·
14 sec
·
Felts
30
Arrive at destination
Felts
Trip Plan
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 123 miles from Plano, TX, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 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 54 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hemphill, 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 245.9 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 I 20 for about 91.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123 mi from Plano, TX · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.8 miles.
Arriving in Hemphill, TX
The final approach into Hemphill, 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 Hemphill, 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
$37.16 one way
$74.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
| premium | $4.54 | $43.90 | $87.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.29 | $108.58 |
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
$37
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.82 | $11.80 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.52 | $9.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.43 | $15.74 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hemphill, TX
Afternoon in Hemphill on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 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 Hemphill, TX covers 245.9 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 96, TX 149. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123 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 $37.16 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 24 significant decision points across 245.9 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.
Between Plano, TX and Hemphill, TX, road signs point toward Fm 2011 and Fm 2087.
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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