How far is Alvin, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Alvin, TX to Plano, TX is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alvin and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvin and Plano.
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Start on West Sealy Street
3 m · 8 sec · West Sealy Street
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Turn left onto North Gordon Street
1900 ft · 40 sec · North Gordon Street
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Turn left onto West State Highway 6
10 mi · 15 min · West State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight right toward TX 288 North
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
237.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alvin and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
237 mi · 04h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alvin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alvin to Plano?
The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Alvin and 146.2 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.66 one way or $77.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alvin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alvin and Plano. Straight-line distance: 262.9 mi (423.09 km).
#1 Alvin
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,140 |
| Coordinates | 29.4238500, -95.2441000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.50 | $87.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.97 | $93.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.85 | $81.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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