How far is Meridian, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Meridian, TX to Plano, TX is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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.
Flight 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 02h 01m.
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.
Town in Ellis and Johnson Counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Plano.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
2807 ft · 53 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
27 mi · 35 min · 7th Street
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Continue on South State Highway 174
6.1 mi · 9 min · South State Highway 174
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Caddo Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Caddo Street
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Turn right onto East Chambers Street
547 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Continue on East Chambers Street
631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Turn straight onto East Henderson Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street
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Continue on East US Highway 67
1.2 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 67
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Take the ramp straight toward US 67 North
1588 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 67
31.9 mi · 38 min · West US Highway 67
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 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 Meridian 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.
West US Highway 67
Continue on West US Highway 67
31.9 mi · 00h 38m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian 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 Meridian to Plano?
The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Venus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Meridian and 53.9 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.32 one way or $28.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Venus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Venus.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Plano. Straight-line distance: 94.12 mi (151.47 km).
#1 Meridian
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 31.9232100, -97.6566900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.13 | $30.27 |
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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