Plano to Westworth is 54.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via SH 183 TEXpress and I 820 TEXpress, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, connecting you from the Great Plains region of Plano to the Great Plains region of Westworth. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward trip. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or a quick commute.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is largely defined by its highway focus, with 75% of the journey on major roadways. You'll encounter stretches like the 13.6-mile segment on SH 183 TEXpress, offering a consistent pace. The drive primarily utilizes SH 183 TEXpress and I 820 TEXpress, suggesting a predominantly high-speed environment. While not a winding scenic byway, the efficiency of these highways makes for a predictable and direct travel experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SH 183 TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and Central Expressway. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 22 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
44.4 mi into trip|~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W Express South: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W Express South: Fort Worth
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 Westworth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Denton.
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
Denton
44.2 mi in|~47m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi
13m
Central Expressway
7 mi
7m
I 820 TEXpress
6.2 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
Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 13.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Westworth, 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 21Toward I 635Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·55 sec
Toward I 635 WestUse 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 27CToward I 35E South: DallasUse 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 436AToward 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
6.2 mi·6 min·I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West TollUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 35W Express South: Fort WorthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 35W TEXpress
1.8 mi·1 min·I 35W TEXpress
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward TX 183Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto North Freeway
0.2 mi·20 sec·North Freeway
24
Turn right onto TX 183
1.6 mi·2 min·Northeast 28th Street
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on TX 183
1.3 mi·1 min·Northwest 28th Street
26
Turn straight onto TX 183
1.0 mi·1 min·Ephriham Avenue
27
Continue on TX 183
2.1 mi·3 min·River Oaks Boulevard
28
Continue on TX 183
0.2 mi·24 sec·Westworth Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Koldin Lane
0.2 mi·50 sec·Koldin Lane
30
At end of road, turn left onto White Settlement Road
182 ft·5 sec·White Settlement Road
31
Turn right onto Smallwood Drive
0.2 mi·40 sec·Smallwood Drive
32
Arrive at destination
Smallwood Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Westworth, TX
The final approach into Westworth, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.20 one way
$16.41 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$8.98
$17.96
premium
$4.54
$9.69
$19.39
diesel
$5.61
$11.99
$23.98
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 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
16.3
0
$5.70
$2.61
Efficient EV
13.6
0
$4.75
$2.17
EV Truck/SUV
21.7
0
$7.60
$3.48
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Plano, TX
Morning
in Plano on Saturday
Local time
8:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph69% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Westworth, TX
Morning
in Westworth on Saturday
Local time
8:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
13 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
1h 4m 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 Westworth, TX covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SH 183 TEXpress, Central Expressway, I 820 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 27.2 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 $8.20 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Westworth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Denton.
