How far is Marfa, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Marfa, TX to Plano, TX is about 540.6 miles (870 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 469.4 miles (755.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marfa and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marfa and Plano.
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Start on the route
58 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Highland Street
1176 ft · 38 sec · South Highland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lincoln Street
147 m · 21 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto North Dean Street
22.1 mi · 29 min · North Dean Street
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Turn right
30.9 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Fort Worth Street
2 mi · 4 min · Fort Worth Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 39 min
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Turn right
1052 ft · 29 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa, Midland
725 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
398.3 mi · 6 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
2673 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North 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 Marfa and Plano.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
398 mi · 06h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Marfa 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 Marfa to Plano?
The road trip is about 540.6 miles (870 km) and usually takes 08h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.2 miles from Marfa and 268.4 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 469.4 miles (755.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.10 one way or $144.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marfa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marfa and Plano. Straight-line distance: 469.41 mi (755.45 km).
#1 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 30.3097300, -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 870 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 44m |
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 | $72.10 | $144.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.13 | $162.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $87.60 | $175.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.19 | $152.37 |
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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