How far is Clifton, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Clifton, TX to Plano, TX is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Plano.
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Start on West 5th Street
1667 ft · 39 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue A
770 ft · 36 sec · North Avenue A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 2nd Street
98 m · 14 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn slight left onto Riverside Drive
2145 ft · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right
883 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 219
9 mi · 16 min · Farm-to-Market Road 219
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22
12 mi · 18 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Bosque Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Bosque Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto North Waco Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Waco Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2032 ft · 23 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 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 Clifton and Plano.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Plano?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Clifton and 57.9 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Italy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Italy.
Cleburne
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Plano. Straight-line distance: 99.66 mi (160.39 km).
#1 Clifton
City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,410 |
| Coordinates | 31.7823800, -97.5766900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.41 | $32.82 |
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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