How far is Panhandle, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Panhandle, TX to Plano, TX is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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 02h 33m.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Panhandle and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panhandle and Plano.
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Start on County Road 2122
77 m · 16 sec · County Road 2122
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
1.2 km · 46 sec · State Highway 8
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on State Highway 77 West
17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 77 West
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Continue on East C J Wise Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · East C J Wise Parkway
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Turn slight right
1042 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W L Doc Dodson East
894 ft · 15 sec · W L Doc Dodson East
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Continue on East Main Street
2366 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on W L Doc Dodson West
1.2 mi · 1 min · W L Doc Dodson West
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Continue on US Highway 67 West
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 67 West
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Continue on East Main Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 3045
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 3045
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Turn left
107 m · 21 sec
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Turn sharp right
897 ft · 32 sec
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Take the ramp sharp left
1617 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
103 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Panhandle and Plano.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 3045
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Panhandle 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 Panhandle to Plano?
The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Panhandle and 84.9 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Panhandle and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
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 Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panhandle and Plano. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.25 km).
#1 Panhandle
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.2212400, -94.3460300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.12 | $46.24 |
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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