How far is Plano, TX from Agua Dulce, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Agua Dulce, TX is about 635.7 miles (1023 km), with a travel time of about 10h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 558.9 miles (899.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Agua Dulce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Agua Dulce.
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Start on East 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Central Expressway
919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
798 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas
2224 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
604 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
143.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
1772 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Darrington Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Darrington Road
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Turn right onto Las Colonias Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Las Colonias Road
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Turn left onto South Ascencion Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · South Ascencion Street
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Turn right onto Kentwood Avenue
2395 ft · 2 min · Kentwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Agua del Rio
105 m · 15 sec · Agua del Rio
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Agua del Rio
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Agua Dulce.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Plano and Mostly Clear near Agua Dulce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Agua Dulce?
The road trip is about 635.7 miles (1023 km) and usually takes 10h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 317.4 miles from Plano and 318.3 miles from Agua Dulce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 558.9 miles (899.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $86.11 one way or $172.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Plano and Agua Dulce, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plano and Mostly Clear near Agua Dulce.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Agua Dulce. Straight-line distance: 558.89 mi (899.45 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Agua Dulce
Situated in the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas at an elevation of 4032 feet, this census-designated place lies on tableland east of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.6551100, -106.1388700 |
| Altitude | 1229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Agua Dulce (-106.13887, 31.65511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1023 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 55m |
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 | $3.84 | $86.11 | $172.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $97.50 | $195.01 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $105.94 | $211.87 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $129.56 | $259.11 |
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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