How far is Plano, TX from Anthony, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Anthony, TX is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Anthony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Anthony.
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Start on East 15th Street
3103 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
17 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
13.7 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 160: Whitewright, Blue Ridge
1437 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 160
8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 160
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Ole Ambrose Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Ole Ambrose Road
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Anthony.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
17 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anthony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Anthony?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Plano and 27.5 miles from Anthony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anthony.
Stop Ideas Near Anna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 49.13 mi (79.06 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 Anthony
Town in Texas, USA
| Population | 5,257 |
| Coordinates | 33.6767700, -96.3733200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anthony (-96.37332, 33.67677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
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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