How far is Combine, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Combine, TX to Plano, TX is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
44.45 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.79 mi
51.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.79 mi
Kilometers
51.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.45 mi
Kilometers
71.53 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Fri, May 1, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in Combine
Fri, May 1, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Combine
2026-05-01T14:34
Arrive Plano
Fri, May 1, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Combine
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
Mesquite
TX

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

From Combine
20.6 mi
00h 23m
To Plano
23.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Highway 175

    1519 ft · 32 sec · South Highway 175

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 175 West

    805 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    750 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  15. 15

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Combine 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.8 mi · 42%
US 175 West
6.81 mi · 15%
North Central Expressway
6.73 mi · 15%
US 75 South
0.91 mi · 2%
North Frontage Road
0.76 mi · 2%
US 75 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

18.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesquite
00h 23m from Combine
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Combine and Rain Showers near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Combine to Plano?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Combine and 23.9 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Combine and Rain Showers near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Mesquite

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 Mesquite and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.1 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

3 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

68 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Combine and Plano. Straight-line distance: 31.79 mi (51.16 km).

Combine

#1 Combine

City in Texas

Population2,537
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.5086000
Altitude126
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: FM 1389 (-96.50846, 32.588586)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $5.93
Round trip
$11.87
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.93 $11.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.59 $7.21 $14.42
Diesel $3.99 $6.27 $12.54

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Combine and Plano. The current time is 14:34:28.

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.