How far is Bertram, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Bertram, TX to Plano, TX is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bertram and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bertram and Plano.
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Start on South Grange Street
1017 ft · 27 sec · South Grange Street
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Keep slight right
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
5.5 mi · 7 min · East RM 243
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Continue on East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 44 sec · East Ranch Road 243
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Turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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Take the ramp right toward TX 195 South
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 487: Florence, Jarrell
1738 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1189 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto FM 2115
148 m · 21 sec · FM 2115
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Turn sharp left onto South I-35 Frontage Road
1 km · 52 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1435 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps 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 Bertram 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.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Clear leaving Bertram and Mostly Clear near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bertram to Plano?
The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Bertram and 102.6 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.32 one way or $54.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Bertram and Mostly Clear near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
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 Ross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bertram and Plano. Straight-line distance: 176.25 mi (283.65 km).
#1 Bertram
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,520 |
| Coordinates | 30.7438000, -98.0555800 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.19 | $66.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.87 | $57.74 |
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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