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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on the route
4 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto San Sebastian Lane
145 m · 25 sec · San Sebastian Lane
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Turn right onto Point Lookout Drive
2469 ft · 2 min · Point Lookout Drive
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Turn left onto East NASA Parkway
2203 ft · 44 sec · East NASA Parkway
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Continue on NASA Bypass
2300 ft · 33 sec · NASA Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Sarah Deel Drive, NASA Parkway
656 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East NASA Parkway
1 km · 1 min · East NASA Parkway
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Continue on NASA Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · NASA Parkway
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Turn slight right
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
2964 ft · 59 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
22.5 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
237.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North 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 Nassau Bay 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nassau Bay and Plano. Straight-line distance: 258.19 mi (415.51 km).
#1 Nassau Bay
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 29.5446800, -95.0910400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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