How far is Cottonwood Shores, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Cottonwood Shores, TX to Plano, TX is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood Shores and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Shores and Plano.
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Start on Magnolia Lane
611 ft · 32 sec · Magnolia Lane
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Turn left onto Willow Drive
72 m · 13 sec · Willow Drive
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Turn right onto Pecan Lane
1817 ft · 1 min · Pecan Lane
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Turn left onto West Ranch Road 2147
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Ranch Road 2147
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Turn left onto South US Highway 281
1.1 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431
3268 ft · 1 min · West Ranch Road 1431
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Continue on East Ranch Road 1431
11.6 mi · 16 min · East Ranch Road 1431
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Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183
1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
97 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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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 Cottonwood Shores 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 35 North
Merge slight left
97 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cottonwood Shores and Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood Shores to Plano?
The road trip is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Cottonwood Shores and 111.3 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.35 one way or $60.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cottonwood Shores and Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Shores and Plano. Straight-line distance: 195.17 mi (314.09 km).
#1 Cottonwood Shores
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,313 |
| Coordinates | 30.5557500, -98.3239100 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.35 | $60.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.14 | $68.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.87 | $73.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.06 | $64.13 |
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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