How far is Iowa Park, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Iowa Park, TX to Plano, TX is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
151.07 mi
02h 19m
Flight
130.49 mi
210 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.49 mi
Kilometers
210 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.07 mi
Kilometers
243.13 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Iowa Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iowa Park
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iowa Park
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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Iowa Park
75.4 mi
01h 09m
To Plano
75.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S
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 Iowa Park and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iowa Park and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cash Street

    45 m · 12 sec · West Cash Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Yosemite Street

    41 m · 9 sec · North Yosemite Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highway Street

    1290 ft · 38 sec · West Highway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Pacific Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Pacific Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Access Road

    1170 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Access Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    803 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  11. 11

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  17. 17

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
72.7 mi · 48%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 14%
President George Bush Turnpike
13.5 mi · 9%
South Stemmons Freeway
10.5 mi · 7%
I 35E South
9.79 mi · 6%
Southwest Access Road
8.49 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

69.8 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 09m from Iowa Park
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Iowa Park 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 Iowa Park to Plano?

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Iowa Park and 75.7 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Iowa Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.9 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Decatur City Hall

Decatur , TX
201 E Walnut St, Decatur, TX 76234
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Paradise City Hall

Paradise , TX
218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvord.

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iowa Park and Plano. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210 km).

Iowa Park

#1 Iowa Park

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population6,431
Coordinates33.9514800, -98.6686700
Altitude316
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: West Cash Street (-98.66867, 33.951547)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.18 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.28
10.66 gal · 40.36 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.14 $40.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.66 $45.33
Premium $4.59 $24.47 $48.94
Diesel $3.99 $21.28 $42.57

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 Iowa Park and Plano. The current time is 20:25:19.

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.