The drive from Plano, TX to Woodville, TX covers 234.9 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on C F Hawn Freeway, East Denman Avenue, US Highway 175 East for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.5 miles on C F Hawn Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.49 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
117.4 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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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 4h 32m. Total distance: 234.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 32m highway drive covering 234.9 miles, with most of the trip on C F Hawn Freeway and East Denman Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.5 miles on C F Hawn Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
C F Hawn Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on C F Hawn Freeway and East Denman Avenue. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 234.9 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 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 75 / Central Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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.
5
1 mi into trip|~1m in|US 75 / Central Expressway
Merge onto US 75 / Central Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 left at fork toward I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 635 East
7
28.2 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
C F Hawn Freeway
58.5 mi
1h 3m
East Denman Avenue
38.5 mi
43m
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi
22m
US Highway 69 South
20.8 mi
23m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi
19m
US Highway 69 North
16.2 mi
18m
Rusk Street
15.1 mi
19m
US Highway 175
13.3 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
C F Hawn Freeway
— 58.5 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Woodville, 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 left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 635 EastUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 635 East
8
Merge onto I 635
0.3 mi·17 sec·Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
9
Continue on I 635
19 mi·19 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 479BToward US 175 East: KaufmanUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 175
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 175 Bus
151 ft·9 sec·US Highway 175 West
13
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·West Corsicana Street
14
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175 East
15
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi·3 min·West Pine Street
16
Continue on US 175
13 mi·14 min·US Highway 175
17
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·58 sec·Frankston Highway
18
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi·21 sec·Alexander Boulevard
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
3.3 mi·4 min·North Jackson Street
20
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 North
21
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi·3 min·North Dickinson Drive
22
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 South
23
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi·1 min·North Marcus Street
24
Continue on US 69
11 mi·13 min·US Highway 69 South
25
Continue on US 69
15 mi·19 min·Rusk Street
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
27
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
28
Continue on Loop 287
0.1 mi·17 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
29
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
2.1 mi·3 min·Kurth Drive
30
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103
1.2 mi·2 min·North Timberland Drive
31
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi·1 min·South Chestnut Street
32
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
39 mi·43 min·East Denman Avenue
33
Continue on US 69
3.0 mi·3 min·North Wheeler Avenue
34
Continue on US 69
6.7 mi·7 min·US Highway 69 North
35
Continue on US 69
1.4 mi·1 min·North Magnolia Street
36
Turn right onto US 190
181 ft·2 sec·West Bluff Street
37
Arrive at destination
US 190
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 117.4 miles from Plano, TX, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 52 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.4 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodville, 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 234.9 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 C F Hawn Freeway for about 58.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.4 mi from Plano, TX
· 2h 13m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.49 one way
$70.99 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$38.85
$77.70
premium
$4.54
$41.94
$83.88
diesel
$5.61
$51.86
$103.73
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
$35
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.5
0
$24.66
$11.28
Efficient EV
58.7
0
$20.55
$9.40
EV Truck/SUV
94
1
$32.89
$15.03
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 15 to 20 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Woodville, TX
Morning
in Woodville on Saturday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Chandler, TX
117 mi in
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
8 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
4h 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 Woodville, TX covers 234.9 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are C F Hawn Freeway, East Denman Avenue, US Highway 175 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.4 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 $35.49 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 17 significant decision points across 234.9 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 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 75 / Central Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Plano, TX to Woodville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
