How far is Plano, TX from Beach City, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Beach City, TX is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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.
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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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Beach City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Beach 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
16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Loop East
5.9 mi · 7 min · North Loop East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
4.5 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 330
1410 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Decker Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Turn left onto West Defee Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Defee Street
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Turn right onto North Alexander Drive
1537 ft · 28 sec · North Alexander Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on South State Highway 146
1948 ft · 43 sec · South State Highway 146
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand Parkway South
2561 ft · 53 sec · East Grand Parkway South
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway South
3210 ft · 39 sec · East Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1405
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto East Grand Parkway South
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand Parkway South
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tri City Beach Road
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Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
626 ft · 32 sec · Seacrest Park Road
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
709 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Drive
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Turn right
82 m · 20 sec
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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 Beach 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.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210 mi · 03h 37m
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 Sunny leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Beach City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Beach City?
The road trip is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Plano and 144.7 miles from Beach City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 6:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.66 one way or $77.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Beach City.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Beach City. Straight-line distance: 255.36 mi (410.96 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 Beach City
City in Chambers County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,792 |
| Coordinates | 29.6621700, -94.8899200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beach City (-94.88992, 29.66217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.50 | $87.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.97 | $93.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.85 | $81.70 |
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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