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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on East Frank Street
21 m · 5 sec · East Frank Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
116 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Garland Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · West Garland Street
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Continue on West Frank Street
9 mi · 10 min · West Frank Street
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Continue on East Pine Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on Goodnight Boulevard
6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard
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Continue on Houston Street
2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street
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Continue on East South Commerce Street
18.6 mi · 22 min · East South Commerce Street
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Continue on West US Highway 80
3 mi · 3 min · West US Highway 80
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Take the exit straight toward US 80 West: Dallas
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 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 Grand Saline and Plano.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Saline and Plano. Straight-line distance: 62.22 mi (100.14 km).
#1 Grand Saline
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.6734600, -95.7094100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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