How far is Pantego, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Pantego, TX to Plano, TX is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 00h 51m.
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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pantego and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pantego and Plano.
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Start on Silver Leaf Drive
29 m · 9 sec · Silver Leaf Drive
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Turn left onto Smith Barry Road
2301 ft · 1 min · Smith Barry Road
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Turn left onto South Bowen Road
2661 ft · 1 min · South Bowen Road
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Turn right onto West Park Row Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West Park Row Drive
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Turn left onto South Fielder Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Fielder Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 East
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
1434 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
11.5 mi · 12 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 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 Pantego 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
11.5 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pantego 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 Pantego to Plano?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Pantego and 25.5 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pantego and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Coppell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Richardson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pantego and Plano. Straight-line distance: 33.92 mi (54.59 km).
#1 Pantego
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 32.7143000, -97.1564000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
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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