How far is Plains, TX from Sweetwater, TX?
The driving distance from Plains, TX to Sweetwater, TX is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plains and Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plains and Sweetwater.
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Start on Cowboy Way
3260 ft · 50 sec · Cowboy Way
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Continue on Highway 82
30.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 82
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Continue on West Main Street
128 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 14th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 14th Street
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Turn sharp left onto Seagraves Road
1240 ft · 20 sec · Seagraves Road
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Turn right onto Lamesa Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on State Highway 137
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on Brownfield Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway
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Continue on North State Highway 137
15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137
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Continue on North Bryan Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North US Highway 87
2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
825 ft · 19 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene
539 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto Lamar Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plains and Sweetwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Plains and Sunny near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plains to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Ackerly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Plains and 90.5 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.79 one way or $49.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Plains and Sunny near Sweetwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plains and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 149.1 mi (239.96 km).
#1 Plains
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,616 |
| Coordinates | 33.1887100, -102.8279900 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sweetwater
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,535 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709500, -100.4059400 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-100.40594, 32.47095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $3.88 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $30.42 | $60.83 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $37.76 | $75.53 |
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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