This 31.5-mile drive from Plano to Lantana, Texas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 42 minutes. Primarily utilizing the President George Bush Turnpike and South Stemmons Freeway, it's a highway-focused journey that makes for a perfect day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is budget-friendly. You'll stay within the Great Plains region throughout your travels, experiencing a consistent landscape. This drive is ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with approximately 65% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles along the President George Bush Turnpike. While much of the journey involves freeway driving, you'll also navigate sections on Justin Road, offering a slight change of pace. This road profile suggests a relatively smooth and efficient drive, characterized by consistent speeds for the majority of the trip.
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.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and Justin Road. 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 Effort10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These 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
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the exit toward President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward President George Bush Turnpike
7
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpik...
7
17.3 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
23.4 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 454A
Toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Plano, TX to Lantana, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike
1.6 mi in|~3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi
14m
Justin Road
6.1 mi
11m
South Stemmons Freeway
5.8 mi
6m
Lantana Trail
1.3 mi
3m
East 15th Street
0.6 mi
1m
North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
<1m
Central Expressway
0.5 mi
<1m
Golf Club Drive
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 13.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Lantana, 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
0.3 mi·17 sec·Central Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 28BToward President George Bush TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto PGBT
14 mi·14 min·President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 35E North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·26 sec
Toward I 35E North: DentonUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 35E
5.8 mi·6 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 454AToward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi·53 sec·North Stemmons Freeway
13
Turn left onto Justin Road
6.1 mi·11 min·Justin Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Lantana Trail
1.3 mi·3 min·Lantana Trail
15
Turn left onto Golf Club Drive
21 ft·0 sec·Golf Club Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Golf Club Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.52 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$5.21
$10.42
premium
$4.54
$5.62
$11.25
diesel
$5.61
$6.95
$13.91
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
President George Bush Turnpike
(13.7 mi)$1.09
Central Expressway
(0.5 mi)$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.5
0
$3.31
$1.51
Efficient EV
7.9
0
$2.76
$1.26
EV Truck/SUV
12.6
0
$4.41
$2.02
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Plano, TX
Morning
in Plano on Friday
Local time
9:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 4:14AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:13AM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Lantana, TX
Morning
in Lantana on Friday
Local time
9:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
15 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
42m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Plano, TX to Lantana, TX covers 31.5 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, Justin Road, South Stemmons Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 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 $4.76 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 14 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Plano, TX to Lantana, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.
