How far is Four Corners, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Four Corners, TX to Plano, TX is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Flight Distance
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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 04h 24m.
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.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Four Corners and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Four Corners and Plano.
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Start on Old Richmond Road
12 m · 1 sec · Old Richmond Road
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Continue on Gaines Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Gaines Road
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Turn right onto Bissonnet Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bissonnet Street
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Turn left onto Highway 6 South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 6 South
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Turn right onto Bellaire Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bellaire Boulevard
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Turn left onto Eldridge Parkway
3219 ft · 1 min · Eldridge Parkway
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Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road
135 m · 9 sec · Alief Clodine Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward SHT North, BW 8 South: Sam Houston Tollway
2644 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
66 m · 6 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll North
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway South
9.1 mi · 10 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West
1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
224.2 mi · 3 hr 53 min · North 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 Four Corners 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.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
224 mi · 03h 53m
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 Cloudy leaving Four Corners and Partly Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Four Corners to Plano?
The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Four Corners and 138.9 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.65 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Four Corners and Partly Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Four Corners and Plano. Straight-line distance: 239.56 mi (385.53 km).
#1 Four Corners
Four Corners is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6685700, -95.6577200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $3.55 | $34.65 | $69.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $39.68 | $79.35 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $43.37 | $86.74 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $55.21 | $110.42 |
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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