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Trip from Sulphur Springs, TX to Plano, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

81.6 mi

131 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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 Hopkins County, Texas, USA

Sulphur Springs, TX

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city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to Plano, TX covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 30, President George Bush Turnpike, Gilmer Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Sulphur Springs, TX

Full guide →

Sulphur Springs was founded in 1854, though it was then known as "Bright Star", and is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Though the springs that brought about the name have more or less vanished, it is now known as "The Dairy Capital of Texas", with a museum cultured to that very point, even if the dairy industry has waned a bit around here in the early 21st century.

Arriving in Plano, TX

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 81.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 62 miles on I 30.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 62 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 154 / Gilmer Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 154 / Gilmer Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 154 / Gilmer Street

Turn left onto TX 154 / Gilmer Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 30; US 67

Merge onto I 30; US 67

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 61B Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
7
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward Avenue K, Plano Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Avenue K, Plano Road
6
81.6 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | East 15th Street

Turn left onto East 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.

Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike

63.8 mi in | ~1h 6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 30 62 mi 1h 3m
President George Bush Turnpike 14.7 mi 15m
Gilmer Street 1.3 mi 1m
K Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
President George Bush Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Municipal Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
South Broadway Street 0.3 mi <1m
Industrial Drive West 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 30 — 62 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 67 Bus; TX 154

116 ft · 3 sec · Jefferson Street West
2

Turn left onto TX 154

254 ft · 4 sec · Gilmer Street
3

Turn straight onto TX 154

1.2 mi · 1 min · Gilmer Street
4

Continue on TX 154

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South Broadway Street
5

Turn right onto Industrial Drive West

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Industrial Drive West
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
7

Merge onto I 30; US 67

62 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 61B Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on PGBT

15 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward Avenue K, Plano Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto TX 190

0.7 mi · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
12

Turn right onto K Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · K Avenue
13

Continue on Municipal Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Municipal Avenue
14

Turn left onto East 15th Street

392 ft · 7 sec · East 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Arrive at destination

East 15th Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.8 mi from Sulphur Springs, TX · 43m into the drive

city in Rockwall, Collin, and Hunt counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Royse City, TX

41 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Greenville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Caddo Mills, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.33 one way

$24.66 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $13.50 $26.99
premium $4.54 $14.57 $29.14
diesel $5.61 $18.02 $36.03

Estimated Tolls: $1.18

President George Bush Turnpike (14.7 mi) $1.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$1

Total

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92
Efficient EV 20.4 0 $7.14 $3.26
EV Truck/SUV 32.6 0 $11.42 $5.22

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Sulphur Springs, TX

Late night in Sulphur Springs on Saturday

Local time

3:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Saturday

Local time

3:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

4 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

1h 28m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX to Plano, TX covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 30, President George Bush Turnpike, Gilmer Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.33 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 straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 154 / Gilmer Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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