How far is Pinehurst, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, TX to Plano, TX is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
229.75 mi
03h 45m
Flight
205.72 mi
331.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.72 mi
Kilometers
331.07 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.75 mi
Kilometers
369.74 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-23T01:20
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Pinehurst
119.9 mi
01h 52m
To Plano
109.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny 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 Pinehurst and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Farm to Market Road 1774

    87 m · 7 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 149

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 149

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto FM 1488

    13.5 mi · 20 min · FM 1488

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    973 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    203.3 mi · 3 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  10. 10

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
204 mi · 89%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 7%
FM 1488
13.5 mi · 6%
Farm-to-Market Road 149
2.25 mi · 1%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.88 mi
East 15th Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 29m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
205.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 52m from Pinehurst
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst to Plano?

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Pinehurst and 109.9 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.65 one way or $61.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pinehurst and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Plano. Straight-line distance: 205.72 mi (331.07 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Census designated place

Population1,959
Coordinates30.1710500, -95.6824500
Altitude68
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: Farm to Market Road 1774 (-95.682605, 30.17084)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.69 L · about $30.65
Round trip
$61.30
16.22 gal · 61.38 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.65 $61.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.48 $68.97
Premium $4.59 $37.23 $74.47
Diesel $3.99 $32.38 $64.77

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 Pinehurst and Plano. The current time is 01:20:30.

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.