How far is Geronimo, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Geronimo, TX to Plano, TX is about 270 miles (434.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
270 mi
04h 08m
Flight
243.7 mi
392.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.7 mi
Kilometers
392.2 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
270 mi
Kilometers
434.52 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Geronimo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geronimo
2026-04-22T19:59
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geronimo
9:00 PM CDT
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
Bruceville-Eddy
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Geronimo
134.7 mi
02h 04m
To Plano
135.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North State Highway 123

    2935 ft · 56 sec · North State Highway 123

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 2623

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2623

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Toll 130 North

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    79.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  21. 21

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 36%
Pickle Parkway
79.8 mi · 30%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 21%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Farm-to-Market Road 2623
4.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

79.8 mi · 01h 14m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
243.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bruceville-Eddy
02h 04m from Geronimo
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Geronimo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270 miles (434.5 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Bruceville-Eddy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Geronimo and 135.3 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Geronimo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Bruceville-Eddy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bruceville-Eddy, 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 Bruceville-Eddy.

RAIL

McGregor

21 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

30 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Killeen, Texas

50 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geronimo and Plano. Straight-line distance: 243.7 mi (392.2 km).

Geronimo

#1 Geronimo

Census-designated place in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates29.6630000, -97.9669500
Altitude177
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: TX 123 (-97.967001, 29.663)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.07 L · about $36.01
Round trip
$72.03
19.06 gal · 72.14 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.01 $72.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.52 $81.04
Premium $4.59 $43.75 $87.50
Diesel $3.99 $38.05 $76.11

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 Geronimo and Plano. The current time is 19:59:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.