How far is Plainview, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Plainview, TX to Plano, TX is about 347 miles (558.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
346.96 mi
05h 45m
Flight
299.18 mi
481.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.18 mi
Kilometers
481.49 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.96 mi
Kilometers
558.38 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM CDT
Return by in Plainview
Thu, Oct 15, 11:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainview
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Plano
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainview
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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Plainview
182.5 mi
02h 52m
To Plano
164.5 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    32 m · 9 sec · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East US Highway 70

    24.9 mi · 37 min · East US Highway 70

  4. 4

    Continue on South Ralls Highway

    20.8 mi · 27 min · South Ralls Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Avenue E

    1.6 km · 2 min · Avenue E

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.2 km · 51 sec · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Street

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  22. 22

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  29. 29

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
93.5 mi · 27%
Central East Freeway
72 mi · 21%
US 82 East
49 mi · 14%
US Highway 82
33.2 mi · 10%
East US Highway 70
24.9 mi · 7%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Continue on 5th Street

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
299.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 52m from Plainview
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plainview 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 Plainview to Plano?

The road trip is about 347 miles (558.4 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.5 miles from Plainview and 164.5 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.99 one way or $93.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plainview and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Plano. Straight-line distance: 299.18 mi (481.49 km).

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#1 Plainview

Located in the Texas Panhandle within Hale County, this municipality rests on the semi-arid Llano Estacado plateau at an elevation of 3,363 feet.

Population0
Coordinates34.1847900, -101.7068400
Altitude1025
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: North Columbia Street (-101.706769, 34.184792)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 558 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.24 gal
46.35 L · about $46.99
Round trip
$93.98
24.48 gal · 92.7 L
Estimated CO2
108.8 kg one way
Round trip: 217.6 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $46.99 $93.98
Mid-grade $4.35 $53.21 $106.41
Premium $4.72 $57.81 $115.62
Diesel $5.78 $70.70 $141.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainview and Plano. The current time is 11:49:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.