How far is Anson, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Anson, TX to Plano, TX is about 223 miles (358.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.03 mi
03h 29m
Flight
186.39 mi
299.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.39 mi
Kilometers
299.97 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.03 mi
Kilometers
358.93 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Fri, Apr 17, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Anson
Fri, Apr 17, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-04-17T00:42
Arrive Plano
Fri, Apr 17, 4:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Gordon
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Anson
110.2 mi
01h 44m
To Plano
112.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anson and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anson and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Court Plaza

    552 ft · 10 sec · West Court Plaza

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Commercial Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 Business: Abilene

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    119 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    720 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    135 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anson and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
135 mi · 61%
Commercial Avenue
18.6 mi · 8%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 6%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 5%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 3%
North Central Expressway
6.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
186.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 44m from Anson
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anson and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anson to Plano?

The road trip is about 223 miles (358.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Anson and 112.8 miles from Plano.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.74 one way or $59.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anson and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordon.

RAIL

Cleburne

95 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

100 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and Plano. Straight-line distance: 186.39 mi (299.97 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates32.7565000, -99.8962100
Altitude527
CountryUnited States
Plano

#2 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: (-99.896264, 32.756501)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.79 L · about $29.74
Round trip
$59.48
15.74 gal · 59.58 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.74 $59.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.46 $66.93
Premium $4.59 $36.13 $72.26
Diesel $3.99 $31.42 $62.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Anson and Plano. The current time is 00:42:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.