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Trip from Plano, TX to Post, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

322.5 mi

519 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 19m ★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Post, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plano, TX to Post, TX covers 322.5 miles and takes about 5h 32m 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 84, SH 183 TEXpress for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 182.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.73 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

161.2 miles from Plano, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 322.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 32m highway drive covering 322.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 182.3 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 27 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 182.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. 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

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 20 significant decision points across 322.5 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 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These 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
7
16.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas
7
18.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | North Walton Walker Boulevard

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

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...
7
58.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford

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 Post, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Lubbock.

Loop 12 South: Irving

18.8 mi in | ~21m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

18.8 mi in | ~21m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Lubbock

246.7 mi in | ~4h 15m | via US 84

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 182.3 mi 3h 4m
US 84 75.7 mi 1h 16m
SH 183 TEXpress 13.6 mi 13m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
Central Expressway 7 mi 7m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
West Freeway 6 mi 6m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 4.8 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Post, 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

4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Merge onto I 35E

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

0.6 mi · 39 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

13 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
16

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
18

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
20

Continue on I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto I 30

6.0 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
24

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
25

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US 84
26

Turn left onto West Main Street

298 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
27

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

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 161.2 miles from Plano, TX, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 71 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 161.2 miles or 2h 48m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Post, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Plano, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 322.5 miles and 5h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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 182.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 161.2 mi from Plano, TX · 2h 48m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Erath County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stephenville, TX

161 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

Weatherford, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.2 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 I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.3 miles.

Arriving in Post, TX

The final approach into Post, 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 Post, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Dark Hour Haunted House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plano, Texas

+14692980556

Visit website

11th Hour Escape

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: 12–5:30 pm

+14692095978

Visit website

Heritage Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 46.1

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.73 one way

$97.46 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $53.34 $106.68
premium $4.54 $57.58 $115.16
diesel $5.61 $71.20 $142.41

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

$49

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Plano, TX

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Shops at Park Lane - Tesla Supercharger

Dallas, TX

Tesla

16 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Plano, TX

WALMART

12 DCFC

The Hill Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Dallas, TX

Tesla

11 DCFC

Plano, TX Rechargery Relay - N Central Expy

Plano, TX

IONNA

10 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Murphy, TX

WALMART

8 DCFC

CityLine Market - Tesla Supercharger

Richardson, TX

Tesla

8 DCFC

10433 N Central Expy

Dallas, TX

HYPERFUEL

8 DCFC

Tesla: 4 eVgo Network: 4 GRAVITI_ENERGY: 4 WALMART: 2 HYPERFUEL: 2 Blink Network: 2 IONNA: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 7CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.8 1 $33.86 $15.48
Efficient EV 80.6 0 $28.22 $12.90
EV Truck/SUV 129 1 $45.15 $20.64

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Plano, TX

Evening in Plano on Thursday

Local time

6:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Post, TX

Evening in Post on Thursday

Local time

6:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°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

22 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

5h 32m 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 Post, TX covers 322.5 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 84, SH 183 TEXpress. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.2 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 $48.73 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 20 significant decision points across 322.5 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 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.
Between Plano, TX and Post, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Lubbock.

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