How far is Jarrell, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Jarrell, TX to Plano, TX is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
173.48 mi
02h 47m
Flight
160.68 mi
258.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.68 mi
Kilometers
258.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.48 mi
Kilometers
279.19 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 30, 3:08 PM CDT
Return by in Jarrell
Thu, Apr 30, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jarrell
2026-04-30T12:20
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 30, 3:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jarrell
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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Jarrell
86.6 mi
01h 23m
To Plano
86.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Interstate 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1573 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  5. 5

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

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

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

    129 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

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

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

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

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  15. 15

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jarrell 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
94.2 mi · 54%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 32%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 10%
North Interstate 35
1.13 mi · 1%
I 30 East
0.89 mi · 1%
US 75 North
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

93.9 mi · 01h 36m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 23m from Jarrell
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jarrell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jarrell to Plano?

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Jarrell and 86.9 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jarrell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

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 Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jarrell and Plano. Straight-line distance: 160.68 mi (258.59 km).

Jarrell

#1 Jarrell

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population2,077
Coordinates30.8249100, -97.6044500
Altitude265
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: Interstate Highway 35 Service Road (-97.604239, 30.82479)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.17 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.25
12.24 gal · 46.34 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.13 $46.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.02 $52.04
Premium $4.59 $28.10 $56.19
Diesel $3.99 $24.44 $48.87

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jarrell and Plano. The current time is 12:20:37.

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.