How far is Muleshoe, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Muleshoe, TX to Plano, TX is about 419.9 miles (675.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Knox County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muleshoe and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muleshoe and Plano.
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Start on North 1st Street
20 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East American Boulevard
17.8 mi · 18 min · East American Boulevard
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
35.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto FM 2641
5.4 mi · 9 min · FM 2641
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Continue on Bluefield Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Bluefield Street
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Continue on Regis Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Regis Street
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Continue on East Kent Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Kent Street
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Continue on East FM 2641
2 mi · 2 min · East FM 2641
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At the end of the road, turn left
150 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
48.1 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
764 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380
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Continue on West University Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
9.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto 15th Street
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
2304 ft · 49 sec · 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 Muleshoe and Plano.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
150 mi · 02h 39m
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 Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe to Plano?
The road trip is about 419.9 miles (675.8 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?
Goree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.1 miles from Muleshoe and 214.9 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 $56.00 one way or $112.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muleshoe and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Goree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goree.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muleshoe and Plano. Straight-line distance: 356.46 mi (573.67 km).
#1 Muleshoe
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.2264700, -102.7238300 |
| Altitude | 1156 |
| 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: 676 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 14m |
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 | $56.00 | $112.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.01 | $126.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $68.04 | $136.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $59.18 | $118.35 |
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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