How far is Fort Davis, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Davis, TX to Plano, TX is about 519.5 miles (836 km), with a travel time of about 08h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 454.6 miles (731.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
519.44 mi
08h 02m
Flight
454.57 mi
731.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
454.57 mi
Kilometers
731.56 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
519.44 mi
Kilometers
835.96 km
Drive Time
08h 02m

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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 08h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Davis
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:02 PM to 3:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Davis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Loraine
TX

Town of the United States

From Fort Davis
261.7 mi
04h 01m
To Plano
257.7 mi
04h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph W
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Davis and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fort Worth Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Fort Worth Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1052 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa, Midland

    725 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    398.3 mi · 6 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  25. 25

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Davis 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
398 mi · 77%
Fort Worth Street
24.1 mi · 5%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 2%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 1%
North Central Expressway
6.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

398 mi · 06h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
454.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loraine
04h 01m from Fort Davis
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Fort Davis and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Davis to Plano?

The road trip is about 519.5 miles (836 km) and usually takes 08h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 261.7 miles from Fort Davis and 257.7 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 454.6 miles (731.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.27 one way or $138.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Fort Davis and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Davis and Plano. Straight-line distance: 454.57 mi (731.56 km).

Fort Davis

#1 Fort Davis

Census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States

Population1,201
Coordinates30.5882100, -103.8946300
Altitude1491
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 Street (-103.894702, 30.588217)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 836 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.33 gal
69.38 L · about $69.27
Round trip
$138.54
36.66 gal · 138.76 L
Estimated CO2
162.9 kg one way
Round trip: 325.8 kg / 718 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.27 $138.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.94 $155.88
Premium $4.59 $84.15 $168.31
Diesel $3.99 $73.19 $146.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Davis and Plano. The current time is 01:19:21.

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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.