How far is Merkel, TX from Plano, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merkel and Plano is 196.28 miles (315.88 km).
Flight distance from Merkel, TX to Plano, TX is 196.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Merkel to Plano with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merkel, Texas to Plano, Texas is: 218.5 miles (351.64 km) by car.
Driving from Merkel to Plano will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Merkel
City in Texas
| Population | 2629 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°28'14"N 100°0'46"W |
| Latitude | 32.4706800 |
| Longitude | -100.0128700 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Plano is known for its technology industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Legoland Discovery Center and the Frontiers of Flight Museum.
| Population | 291296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°1'11"N 96°41'56"W |
| Latitude | 33.0198400 |
| Longitude | -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Plano: East 15th Street (-96.698873,33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merkel and Plano
The distance between Merkel and Plano is 352 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Merkel and Plano. The current time is 01:08:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.19 liters (7.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merkel and Plano.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merkel to Plano is $23.29 (diesel $30.79).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $23.29 | $26.56 | $29.12 | $30.79 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merkel and Plano (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Merkel 238.22 miles (383 km)
Driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Merkel 269.34 miles (433 km)
