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Trip from Post, TX to Plano, TX

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

5h 33m

Distance

322.5 mi

519 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 20m ★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 26m

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

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city in Garza County, Texas, United States

Post, TX

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city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 322.5-mile journey from Post, TX to Plano, TX is best suited for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 33 minutes of pure driving time. You'll primarily be on US 84, also known as the Jim Wright Freeway for a portion of the trip, with a 98% highway share. The drive is focused on efficient travel across the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B. Expect a fuel cost of around $49 for this route. With only one planned stop recommended, this trip is designed for minimal interruption.

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

161.3 miles from Post, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 322.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

The character of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 98% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience the efficiency of these highways for the majority of the 322.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 183 miles along US 84, which means you can cover substantial ground without frequent turns or slowdowns. This type of drive is designed for steady progress, offering a predictable and consistent experience behind the wheel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 183 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 75.2 miles in near US 84.

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 19 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 75.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
258.3 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
263.9 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 820 North
8
313.6 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in

Take the exit toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19A Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dall...
8
320.2 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in

Take the exit toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28A Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 183 mi 3h 5m
US Highway 84 74.6 mi 1h 15m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.6 mi 14m
SH 183 TEXpress 11.7 mi 11m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
North Central Expressway 6.7 mi 8m
West Freeway 5.6 mi 5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 4.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Main Street

171 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
2

Continue on West Main Street

467 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 84; US 380

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Street
4

Continue on US 84

75 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 84
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

183 mi · 3 hr 5 min · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

5.6 mi · 5 min · West Freeway
Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 820

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

12 mi · 11 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.6 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
Toward I 35E Toll North Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto Loop 12

0.8 mi · 53 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 35E

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 50 sec
Exit 440B Toward I 635 East Use the right lane.
17

Merge onto I 635

4.4 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 635

2.6 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Exit 19A Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto US 75

5.3 mi · 5 min · North Central Expressway
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 28A Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 33-minute driving duration, starting your trip from Post, TX early in the morning is advisable to reach Plano, TX with daylight to spare. While the drive is manageable in one day, factor in time for a brief stop. The longest stretch of 183 miles on US 84 means you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that section. Pay attention to the transition onto the Jim Wright Freeway as you approach your destination for the most direct path into Plano.

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 161.3 miles from Post, TX, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 161.3 miles or 2h 43m 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 29m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Post, 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 Post, TX

This is one driving day of about 322.5 miles and 5h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Post, 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 US 84 for about 183 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 161.3 mi from Post, TX · 2h 43m 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.

Popular next leg

Stephenville, TX to Plano, TX

126.5 mi · 2h 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Roscoe, 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 161.3 miles from Post, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.

Arriving in Plano, TX

The final approach into Plano, 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 Plano, 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 end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 322.5

Plano, Texas

+14692980556

Visit website

11th Hour Escape

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 322.5

Plano, Texas

Hours: 12–5:30 pm

+14692095978

Visit website

Heritage Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 322.5

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 276.5

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: $0.54

Central Expressway (6.7 mi) $0.54

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.

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

Post, TX

Late night in Post on Friday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Friday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 33m 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 Post, TX to Plano, TX covers 322.5 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US Highway 84, Jim Wright Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.3 miles from Post, 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 19 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 75.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Post, TX to Plano, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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