How far is Krum, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Krum, TX to Plano, TX is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
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.
The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Krum and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Krum and Plano.
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Start on West McCart Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · West McCart Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
2003 ft · 34 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
9.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto 15th Street
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
2304 ft · 49 sec · 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 Krum 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Krum 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 Krum to Plano?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Krum and 23.2 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Krum and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisville.
Union Station
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Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Krum and Plano. Straight-line distance: 35.38 mi (56.94 km).
#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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
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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