How far is Grand Saline, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Grand Saline, TX to Plano, TX is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.09 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.22 mi
100.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.22 mi
Kilometers
100.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.09 mi
Kilometers
128.89 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Saline
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Saline
2026-04-19T05:07
Arrive Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Saline
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Terrell
TX

Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Grand Saline
38 mi
00h 42m
To Plano
42.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Saline and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on East Frank Street

    21 m · 5 sec · East Frank Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    116 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Garland Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · West Garland Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Frank Street

    9 mi · 10 min · West Frank Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Pine Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Pine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Goodnight Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Houston Street

    2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East South Commerce Street

    18.6 mi · 22 min · East South Commerce Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West US Highway 80

    3 mi · 3 min · West US Highway 80

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward US 80 West: Dallas

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  17. 17

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Saline 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East South Commerce Street
18.6 mi · 23%
US 80 West
15.6 mi · 19%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.4 mi · 14%
West Frank Street
9.05 mi · 11%
North Central Expressway
6.73 mi · 8%
Goodnight Boulevard
6.11 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East South Commerce Street

Continue on East South Commerce Street

18.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terrell
00h 42m from Grand Saline
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Saline and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Saline to Plano?

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Terrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Grand Saline and 42.1 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Grand Saline and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Terrell

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

33 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

50 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

74 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Saline and Plano. Straight-line distance: 62.22 mi (100.14 km).

Grand Saline

#1 Grand Saline

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population3,214
Coordinates32.6734600, -95.7094100
Altitude122
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: East Frank Street (-95.70941, 32.673475)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.03 $24.07
Premium $4.59 $12.99 $25.99
Diesel $3.99 $11.30 $22.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Saline and Plano. The current time is 05:07:20.

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.