Origin
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Friday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Savannah, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Savannah, TX
Hector Portillo
Trip Overview
The drive from Plano, TX to Savannah, TX covers 29.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, West University Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Dallas North Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 29.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas North Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
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 20 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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 20 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
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
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
7
29 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Dogwood Trail
Turn sharp right onto Dogwood Trail
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Savannah, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway, Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North and Denton.
Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Denton
23.5 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| West University Drive | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US Highway 380 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dogwood Trail | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 13.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Savannah, 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 28B
Toward President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto PGBT
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto DNT
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
13
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto West University Drive
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West University Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
16
Merge onto US 380
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West University Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 380
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 380 East
18
Turn sharp right onto Dogwood Trail
407 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dogwood Trail
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Dogwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dogwood Trail
20
At end of road, turn left onto Magnolia Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Magnolia Boulevard
21
Turn slight right
71 ft
·
4 sec
22
Turn right onto Long Leaf Drive
86 ft
·
6 sec
·
Long Leaf Drive
23
Turn right
124 ft
·
9 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.66
Dallas North Tollway
(13.8 mi)
$1.10
President George Bush Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.53
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
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Savannah, TX
Late night in Savannah on Friday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Savannah, TX covers 29.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, West University Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 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 $4.49 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 20 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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.
Between Plano, TX and Savannah, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike, Dnt: Dallas North Tollway, Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North and Denton.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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