How far is Caddo Mills, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Caddo Mills, TX to Plano, TX is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.41 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.47 mi
44.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.47 mi
Kilometers
44.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.41 mi
Kilometers
68.26 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Fri, Apr 17, 4:54 PM CDT
Return by in Caddo Mills
Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caddo Mills
2026-04-17T16:09
Arrive Plano
Fri, Apr 17, 4:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Caddo Mills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Heath
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Caddo Mills
20.8 mi
00h 22m
To Plano
21.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
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 Caddo Mills and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caddo Mills and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    66 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 66

    8.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 66

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1383 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    2027 ft · 43 sec · South Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Interstate 30

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

  8. 8

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto K Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Municipal Avenue

    2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    120 m · 8 sec · East 15th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caddo Mills 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 35%
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
13.3 mi · 31%
State Highway 66
8.49 mi · 20%
West Interstate 30
1.12 mi · 3%
PGBT
1.02 mi · 2%
K Avenue
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

14.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heath
00h 22m from Caddo Mills
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Caddo Mills 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 Caddo Mills to Plano?

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Heath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Caddo Mills and 21.6 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Caddo Mills and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Heath

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Heath, 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 Heath.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

14 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

31 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

80 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caddo Mills and Plano. Straight-line distance: 27.47 mi (44.21 km).

Caddo Mills

#1 Caddo Mills

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population1,709
Coordinates33.0656700, -96.2277600
Altitude162
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: Main Street (-96.227733, 33.065699)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.34
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.67 $11.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $4.59 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $3.99 $5.99 $11.98

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 Caddo Mills and Plano. The current time is 16:09:24.

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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.