How far is Gunter, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Gunter, TX to Plano, TX is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gunter and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gunter and Plano.
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Start on North 4th Street
20 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
1848 ft · 51 sec · South Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Henry Hynds Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
26.9 mi · 29 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Turn left onto West 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 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 Gunter 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 Central Expressway
Continue on North Central Expressway
26.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Gunter 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 Gunter to Plano?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Melissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Gunter and 20.3 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gunter and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Melissa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
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Mckinney City Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melissa.
Mesquite, TX
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gunter and Plano. Straight-line distance: 29.71 mi (47.81 km).
#1 Gunter
City in Wood County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 33.4478900, -96.7474900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
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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