How far is Meadows Place, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Meadows Place, TX to Plano, TX is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
274.51 mi
04h 17m
Flight
241.79 mi
389.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.79 mi
Kilometers
389.13 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.51 mi
Kilometers
441.78 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 30, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Meadows Place
Thu, Apr 30, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadows Place
2026-04-29T22:12
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 30, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadows Place
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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Meadows Place
136.8 mi
02h 08m
To Plano
137.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meadows Place and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Dorrance Lane

    1789 ft · 50 sec · Dorrance Lane

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Kirkwood Road

    8 m · 1 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

    63 m · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kirkwood Road

    30 m · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

    64 m · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kirkwood Road

    29 m · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

    663 ft · 15 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Airport Boulevard

    2581 ft · 1 min · West Airport Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    618 ft · 12 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1534 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Southwest Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway

    1215 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South

    1 km · 43 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  15. 15

    Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North

    2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  19. 19

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown

    952 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    224.2 mi · 3 hr 53 min · North 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 Meadows Place 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
224 mi · 82%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 6%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
12.2 mi · 4%
West Sam Houston Tollway North
10.2 mi · 4%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.61 mi · 1%
I 45 North
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

224 mi · 03h 53m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 08m from Meadows Place
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Meadows Place 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 Meadows Place to Plano?

The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Meadows Place and 137.8 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meadows Place and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadows Place and Plano. Straight-line distance: 241.79 mi (389.13 km).

Meadows Place

#1 Meadows Place

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population4,813
Coordinates29.6513400, -95.5880000
Altitude26
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: Dorrance Lane (-95.588, 29.651344)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.67 L · about $36.62
Round trip
$73.24
19.38 gal · 73.34 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.62 $73.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.20 $82.40
Premium $4.59 $44.49 $88.97
Diesel $3.99 $38.69 $77.38

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 Meadows Place and Plano. The current time is 22:12:57.

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.