How far is Big Lake, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Big Lake, TX to Plano, TX is about 359.3 miles (578.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.9 miles (492.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Lake and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and Plano.
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Start on East 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 19 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US 67
19 mi · 22 min · US 67
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Continue on United States Highway 67
4.5 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 67
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Continue on South Broadway Street
22.7 mi · 25 min · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Sherwood Way
1.2 mi · 1 min · Sherwood Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 North: Ballinger, Abilene
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left onto South Danville Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2937 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
2673 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 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 Big Lake and Plano.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 19m
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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake to Plano?
The road trip is about 359.3 miles (578.3 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.3 miles from Big Lake and 179 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.9 miles (492.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.92 one way or $95.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Lake and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and Plano. Straight-line distance: 305.93 mi (492.34 km).
#1 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,348 |
| Coordinates | 31.1915400, -101.4603900 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| 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: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $47.92 | $95.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.92 | $107.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $58.21 | $116.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.63 | $101.26 |
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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