Trip from Plano, TX to Raymondville, TX

Drive Time

9h 4m

Distance

497.2 mi

800 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$76

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

8h 56m ★

6 AM

9h 5m

8 AM

9h 21m

10 AM

9h 10m

12 PM

9h 9m

3 PM

9h 11m

5 PM

9h 20m

8 PM

9h 0m

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

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Plano, TX

Thomas balabaud

Raymondville, TX

Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE

Trip Overview

The drive from Plano, TX to Raymondville, TX covers 497.2 miles and takes about 9h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on South R L Thornton Freeway, U.S. Highway 77, TX 130 Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.9 miles on South R L Thornton Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

248.6 miles from Plano, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 9h 4m highway drive covering 497.2 miles, with most of the trip on South R L Thornton Freeway and U.S. Highway 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.9 miles on South R L Thornton Freeway.

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

There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South R L Thornton Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 89.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South R L Thornton Freeway and U.S. Highway 77. 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 497.2 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 19.7 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 33 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

19.7 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 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

180.9 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 265 Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

495.8 mi into trip | ~9h 1m in

Take the exit toward TX 186: Raymondville, Port Mansfield

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 48 Toward TX 186: Raymondville, Port Mansfield

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Plano, TX to Raymondville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.

Brownsville

395.2 mi in | ~7h 9m | via I 69E; US 77

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South R L Thornton Freeway	89.9 mi	1h 32m
U.S. Highway 77	69.4 mi	1h 18m
TX 130 Toll	58.5 mi	54m
TX 80	51.2 mi	56m
South US Highway 181	40.2 mi	45m
Purple Heart Trail	37.9 mi	39m
I 69E	31.3 mi	33m
I 35	26.5 mi	26m

Longest stretch: South R L Thornton Freeway — 89.9 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street

Turn left onto Central Expressway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Central Expressway

Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 75 South

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

17 mi · 17 min · Central Expressway

Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

502 ft · 12 sec · Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

Continue on North Central Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Central Expressway

Turn right onto Elm Street

305 ft · 11 sec · Elm Street

Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

Turn right onto Young Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Young Street

Turn left onto South Harwood Street

315 ft · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

Turn right onto Canton Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Canton Street

Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 30 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

0.1 mi · 15 sec · I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

220 ft · 5 sec · I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

0.4 mi · 30 sec · I 35E South: Waco

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

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

Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

26 mi · 26 min

Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

0.7 mi · 56 sec · TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

Continue straight

59 mi · 54 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 183 South: Lockhart

Continue on United States Highway 183

0.5 mi · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

Continue on North Colorado Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · North Colorado Street

Continue on US 183

10 mi · 11 min · US 183

Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

4.2 mi · 6 min · North Magnolia Avenue

Continue straight

51 mi · 56 min

Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

8.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

Continue on East Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

Continue on South US Highway 181

40 mi · 45 min · South US Highway 181

Continue on North 8th Street

0.8 mi · 56 sec · North 8th Street

Continue on US Highway 181 South

16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

213 ft · 6 sec · US Route 181

Turn straight onto US Highway 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · US Highway 181

Take the ramp right

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Merge slight left

12 mi · 13 min

Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

0.1 mi · 13 sec · I 37, US 77, I 69E

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Merge slight right

2.5 mi · 2 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

31 mi · 33 min · I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

8.1 mi · 8 min · U.S. Highway 77

Take the exit slight right toward TX 186: Raymondville, Port Mansfield

0.3 mi · 39 sec · TX 186: Raymondville, Port Mansfield

Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

Turn right onto East Hidalgo Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Hidalgo Avenue

Turn left onto South 7th Street

151 ft · 5 sec · South 7th Street

Turn right

141 ft · 10 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 248.6 miles from Plano, TX, or about 4h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 109 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 248.6 miles or 4h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 248.6 miles or 4h 19m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Raymondville, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Plano, TX

Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Raymondville, TX

Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Plano, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on South R L Thornton Freeway for about 89.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 248.6 mi from Plano, TX · 4h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Austin, TX

249 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Austin, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Austin, TX

249 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 249 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 248.6 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 South R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 249 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Raymondville, TX

The final approach into Raymondville, 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 Raymondville, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Raymondville, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 102.9

View on nps.gov

Padre Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour $25 near mile 462.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$75.95 one way

$151.90 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 174 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$83.23	$166.46
premium	$4.59	$89.87	$179.74
diesel	$5.64	$110.46	$220.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$76

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$206–$316

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 174 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	149.2	1	$52.21	$23.87
Efficient EV	124.3	1	$43.50	$19.89
EV Truck/SUV	198.9	2	$69.61	$31.82

Gas CO2

174 kg

EV CO2

58 kg (67% 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

Late night in Plano on Monday

Local time

4:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Raymondville, TX

Late night in Raymondville on Monday

Local time

4:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

19 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

9h 4m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Raymondville, TX covers 497.2 miles and takes about 9h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South R L Thornton Freeway, U.S. Highway 77, TX 130 Toll. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 249 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 248.6 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 $75.95 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Plano, TX to Raymondville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.

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Trip from Plano, TX to Raymondville, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Raymondville, TX

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Padre Island National Seashore

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Plano, TX

Raymondville, TX

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 4m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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