How far is Plano, TX from Archer City, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Archer City, TX is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wise County, Texas, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Archer City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Archer City.
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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
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
782 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive
672 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto West University Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
55.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 380 West
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Keep slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
29.2 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 25 East
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 25 East
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Archer City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 380 West
Continue on US Highway 380 West
55.4 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Partly Sunny near Archer City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Archer City?
The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Plano and 72.8 miles from Archer City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Partly Sunny near Archer City.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Boyd City Hall
Runaway Bay Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Archer City. Straight-line distance: 118.15 mi (190.15 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 Archer City
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,702 |
| Coordinates | 33.5956600, -98.6256100 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Archer City (-98.62561, 33.59566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.48 | $40.97 |
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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