How far is Ore City, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Ore City, TX to Plano, TX is about 152 miles (244.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.05 mi
02h 29m
Flight
115.74 mi
186.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.27 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.05 mi
Kilometers
244.7 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Return by in Ore City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ore City
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ore City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Van
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Ore City
77.2 mi
01h 14m
To Plano
74.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ore City and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ore City and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1452 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Wood Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward West I 20

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  19. 19

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ore City 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West I 20
68.7 mi · 45%
Dallas
19.7 mi · 13%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.4 mi · 8%
North Central Expressway
6.73 mi · 4%
North Wood Street
1.46 mi · 1%
US 75 South
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West I 20

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van
01h 14m from Ore City
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ore City 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 Ore City to Plano?

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Van is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Ore City and 74.8 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ore City and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Van

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

21 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

37 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

86 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ore City and Plano. Straight-line distance: 115.74 mi (186.27 km).

Ore City

#1 Ore City

City in Texas, United States

Population1,228
Coordinates32.8001400, -94.7207600
Altitude100
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: US 259 (-94.720988, 32.800206)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.31 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.59
10.74 gal · 40.62 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.29 $40.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.83 $45.67
Premium $4.59 $24.65 $49.31
Diesel $3.99 $21.44 $42.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ore City and Plano. The current time is 01:25:55.

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.