How far is Fannett, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Fannett, TX to Plano, TX is about 320.6 miles (516 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.62 mi
05h 13m
Flight
257.86 mi
414.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.86 mi
Kilometers
414.99 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.62 mi
Kilometers
515.99 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Fri, Nov 6, 7:34 PM CST
Return by in Fannett
Sat, Nov 7, 12:47 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fannett
2026-11-06T14:20
Arrive Plano
Fri, Nov 6, 7:34 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fannett
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fannett
157.8 mi
02h 36m
To Plano
162.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 124

    11 m · 4 sec · State Highway 124

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 365

    15.2 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 365

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29.5 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Cleveland Street

    1028 ft · 24 sec · North Cleveland Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Clayton Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Clayton Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

    534 ft · 15 sec · East Grand Parkway North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1295 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    32.4 mi · 35 min · East Grand Parkway North

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    212.6 mi · 3 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  14. 14

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fannett and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
213 mi · 66%
East Grand Parkway North
32.8 mi · 10%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 5%
Farm to Market Road 365
15.2 mi · 5%
West Clayton Street
5.08 mi · 2%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

213 mi · 03h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
257.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 36m from Fannett
Leave By
6:32 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fannett and Partly Cloudy near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.6 miles (516 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Fannett and 162.8 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fannett and Partly Cloudy near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fannett and Plano. Straight-line distance: 257.86 mi (414.99 km).

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#1 Fannett

Fannett is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9260500, -94.2507400
Altitude6
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: State Highway 124 (-94.250769, 29.926066)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.83 L · about $40.50
Round trip
$81.00
22.62 gal · 85.66 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $40.50 $81.00
Mid-grade $4.09 $46.30 $92.61
Premium $4.47 $50.58 $101.16
Diesel $5.68 $64.26 $128.53

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fannett and Plano. The current time is 14:20:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.