How far is Itasca, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Itasca, TX to Plano, TX is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.32 mi
01h 26m
Flight
64.98 mi
104.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.32 mi
Kilometers
122.83 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in Itasca
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Itasca
2026-04-22T18:19
Arrive Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Itasca
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
Cedar Hill
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Itasca
38.4 mi
00h 43m
To Plano
37.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado

    807 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Parkway Drive

    2057 ft · 53 sec · South Parkway Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Sparks Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Sparks Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East College Street

    552 ft · 11 sec · East College Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Baugh Street

    734 ft · 15 sec · North Baugh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Baugh Street

    2590 ft · 54 sec · North Baugh Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East US Highway 67

    24.3 mi · 27 min · East US Highway 67

  11. 11

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

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

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

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

    129 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

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

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  19. 19

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

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  24. 24

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Itasca 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 67
24.3 mi · 32%
East Main Street
17.3 mi · 23%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 22%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 7%
South R L Thornton Freeway
3.65 mi · 5%
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 67

Turn right onto East US Highway 67

24.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Hill
00h 43m from Itasca
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Itasca 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 Itasca to Plano?

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Cedar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Itasca and 37.9 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hill

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

25 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

39 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

39 mi away
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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Itasca and Plano. Straight-line distance: 64.98 mi (104.58 km).

Itasca

#1 Itasca

City in Texas, U.

Population1,783
Coordinates32.1595900, -97.1500100
Altitude214
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 Main Street (-97.150073, 32.159745)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.33
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.17 $20.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.59 $12.35 $24.70
Diesel $3.99 $10.74 $21.48

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Itasca and Plano. The current time is 18:19:22.

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.