How far is Nassau Bay, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Nassau Bay, TX to Plano, TX is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
286.65 mi
04h 30m
Flight
258.19 mi
415.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.19 mi
Kilometers
415.51 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.65 mi
Kilometers
461.32 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in Nassau Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nassau Bay
2026-04-19T04:15
Arrive Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nassau Bay
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Nassau Bay
140.9 mi
02h 15m
To Plano
145.7 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nassau Bay and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nassau Bay and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto San Sebastian Lane

    145 m · 25 sec · San Sebastian Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Point Lookout Drive

    2469 ft · 2 min · Point Lookout Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East NASA Parkway

    2203 ft · 44 sec · East NASA Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on NASA Bypass

    2300 ft · 33 sec · NASA Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sarah Deel Drive, NASA Parkway

    656 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East NASA Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · East NASA Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on NASA Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · NASA Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    22.5 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Freeway

    237.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nassau Bay 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
237 mi · 83%
Gulf Freeway
22.5 mi · 8%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 6%
East NASA Parkway
1.05 mi
NASA Parkway
0.94 mi
East 15th Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

237 mi · 04h 09m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
258.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 15m from Nassau Bay
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Nassau Bay and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nassau Bay to Plano?

The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Nassau Bay and 145.7 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Nassau Bay and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nassau Bay and Plano. Straight-line distance: 258.19 mi (415.51 km).

Nassau Bay

#1 Nassau Bay

City in Texas, United States

Population3,907
Coordinates29.5446800, -95.0910400
Altitude5
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: San Sebastian Lane (-95.09099, 29.544673)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.29 L · about $38.24
Round trip
$76.49
20.24 gal · 76.58 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.24 $76.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.03 $86.06
Premium $4.59 $46.46 $92.92
Diesel $3.99 $40.41 $80.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nassau Bay and Plano. The current time is 04:15:40.

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.