How far is Pittsburg, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, TX to Plano, TX is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.57 mi
02h 05m
Flight
100.43 mi
161.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.43 mi
Kilometers
161.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.57 mi
Kilometers
200.48 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, May 7, 11:13 AM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Thu, May 7, 1:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-05-07T09:08
Arrive Plano
Thu, May 7, 11:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumby
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Pittsburg
64.4 mi
01h 02m
To Plano
60.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    121 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Greer Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 6 min · North Greer Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Bill Ratliff Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto K Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Municipal Avenue

    2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    120 m · 8 sec · East 15th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ferguson Road
98.8 mi · 79%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 12%
North Greer Boulevard
5.7 mi · 5%
Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.45 mi · 4%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.08 mi · 1%
PGBT
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Ferguson Road

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 40m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 02m from Pittsburg
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburg and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to Plano?

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Pittsburg and 60.1 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburg and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Cumby

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

82 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

98 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Plano. Straight-line distance: 100.43 mi (161.63 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Texas, USA

Population4,680
Coordinates32.9954000, -94.9657700
Altitude120
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: Church Street (-94.965748, 32.99546)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.64 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.8 gal · 33.28 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.42
Premium $4.59 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $3.99 $17.57 $35.14

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Plano. The current time is 09:08:28.

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.