How far is Cypress, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Cypress, TX to Plano, TX is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.9 miles (352.3 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 CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cypress and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cypress and Plano.
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Start on the route
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Spring Cypress Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Spring Cypress Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Telge Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Telge Road
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Take the ramp right toward TX 99 Toll East
3229 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Grand Parkway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Grand Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
214 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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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 Cypress and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cypress and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cypress to Plano?
The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.7 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Cypress and 123.4 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cypress and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cypress and Plano. Straight-line distance: 218.88 mi (352.26 km).
#1 Cypress
Cypress is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9691100, -95.6971700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $3.49 | $30.88 | $61.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $35.37 | $70.75 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $49.60 | $99.19 |
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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