Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lake Worth, TX
Thilina Alagiyawanna
The drive from Plano, TX to Lake Worth, TX covers 53.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SH 183 TEXpress, Jim Wright Freeway, Central Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on SH 183 TEXpress. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 59m highway drive covering 53.8 miles, with most of the trip on SH 183 TEXpress and Jim Wright Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.6 miles on SH 183 TEXpress.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and Jim Wright Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
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 19 decision points packed into just 53.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 635
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plano, TX and Lake Worth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Loop 12 South: Irving
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 183 TEXpress | 13.6 mi | 13m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Central Expressway | 7 mi | 7m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Lake Worth, TX.
Start on East 15th Street
Turn left onto Central Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 635
Continue on I 635
Take the exit
Merge onto I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
Take the exit
Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
Merge onto I 820
Continue on I 820
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820
Turn right onto Navajo Trail
Turn right onto Shawnee Trail
Turn left onto Osage Trail
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Plano, TX · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lake Worth, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Plano on Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Lake Worth on Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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