How far is Cameron, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Cameron, TX to Plano, TX is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
165.53 mi
02h 43m
Flight
150.58 mi
242.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.58 mi
Kilometers
242.34 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.53 mi
Kilometers
266.39 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM CDT
Return by in Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cameron
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cameron
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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Cameron
82 mi
01h 21m
To Plano
83.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Cameron and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    30 m · 5 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Circle Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cameron and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
56.2 mi · 34%
North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 29%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 20%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 10%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.84 mi · 2%
I 30 East
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

56.2 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 21m from Cameron
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cameron 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 Cameron to Plano?

The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Cameron and 83.5 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cameron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cameron and Plano. Straight-line distance: 150.58 mi (242.34 km).

Cameron

#1 Cameron

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

Population5,410
Coordinates30.8532500, -96.9769300
Altitude122
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: US 77 (-96.976948, 30.853202)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.11 L · about $22.07
Round trip
$44.14
11.68 gal · 44.22 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.07 $44.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.83 $49.66
Premium $4.59 $26.81 $53.62
Diesel $3.99 $23.32 $46.64

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 Cameron and Plano. The current time is 23:11:46.

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.