How far is Live Oak, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Live Oak, TX to Plano, TX is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.49 mi
04h 37m
Flight
229.45 mi
369.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.45 mi
Kilometers
369.27 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.49 mi
Kilometers
440.14 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Live Oak
2026-04-19T04:45
Arrive Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Live Oak
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Live Oak
149.3 mi
02h 18m
To Plano
124.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2335

    5.4 mi · 13 min · County Road 2335

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    20.4 mi · 21 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    49.2 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport

    3216 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Jake Roberts Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Highway 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Highway 80

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    111 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  30. 30

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Live Oak 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
128 mi · 47%
US 83 North
49.2 mi · 18%
North Main Street
20.4 mi · 7%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 5%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
229.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
02h 18m from Live Oak
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Live Oak and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Live Oak to Plano?

The road trip is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km) and usually takes 04h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Live Oak and 124.2 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Live Oak and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Plano. Straight-line distance: 229.45 mi (369.27 km).

Live Oak

#1 Live Oak

City in Texas

Population16,661
Coordinates31.1390600, -99.9295200
Altitude654
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: County Road 2335 (-99.929598, 31.139061)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.65 gal
36.53 L · about $36.47
Round trip
$72.93
19.3 gal · 73.06 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.5 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.47 $72.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.03 $82.06
Premium $4.59 $44.30 $88.61
Diesel $3.99 $38.53 $77.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Live Oak and Plano. The current time is 04:45:40.

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.