Origin
Westway, TX
Morning in Westway on Sunday
Local time
9:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westway, TX to Plano, TX
Drive Time
10h 8m
Distance
671.6 mi
1,081 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$103
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Westway, TX to Plano, TX covers 671.6 miles and takes about 10h 8m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Kingsway Drive, Westway Boulevard, East Vinton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $102.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
335.8 miles from Westway, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 671.6 miles and 10h 8m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Kingsway Drive and Westway Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kingsway Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 8m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 671.6 miles you will encounter 0 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?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westway, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westway Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Vinton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Desert Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jim Wright Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Kingsway Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westway, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Zinn Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Zinn Road
2
Turn left onto Kingsway Drive
308 ft
·
15 sec
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Kingsway Drive
3
Turn right onto Westway Boulevard
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
Westway Boulevard
4
Continue on East Vinton Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Vinton Road
5
Turn left onto South Desert Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Desert Boulevard
6
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
8.8 mi
·
10 min
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Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
8
Continue straight
175 mi
·
2 hr 53 min
9
Keep slight left
421 mi
·
6 hr 59 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
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West Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 820 North
12
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
13
Continue on Northeast Loop
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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Northeast Loop
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
15
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
16
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
17
Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 12 TEXpress
18
Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
19
Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 635 East
21
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
24
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
25
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Central Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Plano Parkway, 15th Street
27
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
28
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 335.8 miles from Westway, TX, or about 5h 4m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 148 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 335.8 miles or 5h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 335.8 miles or 5h 4m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 14m
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 Westway, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westway, TX
Aim for roughly 336 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Plano, TX
Aim for roughly 336 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 148 miles from Westway, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 335.8 mi from Westway, TX · 5h 4m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
222 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
443 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Wichita Falls, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
336 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 336 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 148 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 335.8 miles from Westway, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 336 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Plano, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$102.59 one way
$205.18 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
235 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $112.43 | $224.85 |
| premium | $4.59 | $121.39 | $242.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $149.21 | $298.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$103
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$233–$343
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 235 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $71 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 201.5 | 2 | $70.52 | $32.24 |
| Efficient EV | 167.9 | 1 | $58.77 | $26.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 268.6 | 3 | $94.02 | $42.98 |
Gas CO2
235 kg
EV CO2
79 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Destination
Plano, TX
Morning in Plano on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Kermit, TX
222 mi in
58°F
Wichita Falls, TX
443 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
10h 8m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Westway, TX to Plano, TX covers 671.6 miles and takes about 10h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kingsway Drive, Westway Boulevard, East Vinton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 336 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 335.8 miles from Westway, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $102.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 671.6 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westway, TX to Plano, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westway, TX to Plano, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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