How far is Bridgeport, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, TX to Plano, TX is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.99 mi
01h 13m
Flight
62.5 mi
100.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.5 mi
Kilometers
100.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.99 mi
Kilometers
120.68 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Denton
TX

The seventh most populous city in Texas.

From Bridgeport
37.1 mi
00h 36m
To Plano
37.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 13th Street

    31 m · 6 sec · 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Halsell Avenue

    1033 ft · 26 sec · Halsell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East US Highway 380

    30.6 mi · 35 min · East US Highway 380

  5. 5

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 380
30.6 mi · 41%
President George Bush Turnpike
13.5 mi · 18%
South Stemmons Freeway
10.5 mi · 14%
I 35E South
9.79 mi · 13%
West University Drive
3.35 mi · 4%
PGBT Toll
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 380

Turn right onto East US Highway 380

30.6 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
00h 36m from Bridgeport
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport to Plano?

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Bridgeport and 37.8 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bridgeport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Justin , TX
Justin, TX 76247
Park
Flower Mound Town Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Flower Mound Town Hall

Flower Mound , TX
2121 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028
Rating 4.8/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

46 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

57 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Plano. Straight-line distance: 62.5 mi (100.59 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Wise County, Texas, US

Population6,637
Coordinates33.2101200, -97.7547600
Altitude244
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: 13th Street (-97.754539, 33.210118)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $10.01
Round trip
$20.03
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.01 $20.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.59 $12.17 $24.33
Diesel $3.99 $10.58 $21.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Plano. The current time is 23:44:46.

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.