How far is Mount Vernon, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, TX to Plano, TX is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Plano.
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Start on East Main Street
3241 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 37 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 37 South
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Turn right onto West Interstate 30
1810 ft · 50 sec · West Interstate 30
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Take the ramp slight left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
83.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road
1213 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Turn right onto K Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue
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Continue on Municipal Avenue
2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
120 m · 8 sec · 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 Mount Vernon 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 Interstate 30
Merge slight left
83.9 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Plano?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Mount Vernon and 51.4 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.83 one way or $27.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mount Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Plano. Straight-line distance: 86.31 mi (138.9 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,769 |
| Coordinates | 33.1887300, -95.2213300 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.56 | $31.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
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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