How far is Beach City, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Beach City, TX to Plano, TX is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Beach City and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach City and Plano.
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Start on the route
82 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
709 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Drive
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Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
626 ft · 33 sec · Seacrest Park Road
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Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tri City Beach Road
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Grand Parkway South
1 mi · 2 min · East Grand Parkway South
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 West
878 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway South
1.5 km · 1 min · East Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business: Tri-Cities Beach Road, ML Wismer Drive, Lee Drive/Causeway Road
964 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on East Grand Parkway South
2730 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway South
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Turn right onto South State Highway 146
1602 ft · 27 sec · South State Highway 146
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Continue on South Alexander Drive
1240 ft · 28 sec · South Alexander Drive
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Turn left onto East Texas Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Texas Avenue
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Turn right onto Decker Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Spur 330 West
2073 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Decker Drive
4.7 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Loop North
5.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop North
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North
3219 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Hardy Toll Road
21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road
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Merge slight left
213.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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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 Beach City and Plano.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hardy Toll Road
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beach City 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 Beach City to Plano?
The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 145 miles from Beach City and 149.2 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beach City and Partly Sunny 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 Beach City and Plano. Straight-line distance: 255.36 mi (410.96 km).
#1 Beach City
City in Chambers County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,792 |
| Coordinates | 29.6621700, -94.8899200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.23 | $78.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.14 | $88.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.65 | $95.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.45 | $82.89 |
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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