How far is Cienegas Terrace, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Cienegas Terrace, TX to Plano, TX is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Titus County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cienegas Terrace and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cienegas Terrace and Plano.
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Start on Mesa Drive
1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto Park Drive
1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Turn left onto Cienegas Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cienegas Road
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Turn left onto Johnson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulick Road
569 ft · 16 sec · Gulick Road
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Continue on West 15th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 15th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Keep slight right
85.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road
823 ft · 23 sec · US 87 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden
547 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard
623 ft · 7 sec · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 South
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223
2055 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto South Loop 306
6.4 mi · 7 min · South Loop 306
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Keep slight right to continue on US 67 North, US 277 North
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 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 Cienegas Terrace 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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cienegas Terrace 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 Cienegas Terrace to Plano?
The road trip is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km) and usually takes 07h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.2 miles from Cienegas Terrace and 196.3 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.23 one way or $112.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Cienegas Terrace and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cienegas Terrace and Plano. Straight-line distance: 355.77 mi (572.56 km).
#1 Cienegas Terrace
Census designated place
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 29.3674500, -100.9437100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 678 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
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 | $56.23 | $112.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.27 | $126.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $68.31 | $136.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $59.42 | $118.83 |
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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