How far is Plano, TX from Boling, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Boling, TX is about 310.6 miles (499.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
310.62 mi
05h 47m
Flight
263.29 mi
423.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.29 mi
Kilometers
423.72 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.62 mi
Kilometers
499.89 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boling
Mon, Nov 9, 11:02 PM CST
Return by in Plano
Tue, Nov 10, 4:49 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-11-09T17:14
Arrive Boling
Mon, Nov 9, 11:02 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM CST

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

Leave by
5:24 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:00 PM CST
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Plano
155.5 mi
02h 53m
To Boling
155.1 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    798 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    221.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West

    2869 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  10. 10

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  13. 13

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Southwest Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2218

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    3206 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto B F Terry Boulevard

    684 ft · 16 sec · B F Terry Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleak Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Pleak Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · School Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Needville Four Corners Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Needville Four Corners Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    36 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
225 mi · 72%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
20.1 mi · 6%
Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 5%
Southwest Freeway
14.9 mi · 5%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.59 mi · 2%
Needville Four Corners Road
4.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

221 mi · 03h 50m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
263.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 53m from Plano
Leave By
5:24 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plano and Rain Showers Likely near Boling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Boling?

The road trip is about 310.6 miles (499.9 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Plano and 155.1 miles from Boling.

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

The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plano and Rain Showers Likely near Boling.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Boling. Straight-line distance: 263.29 mi (423.72 km).

Plano

#1 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
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#2 Boling

Boling is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.2644100, -95.9438400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Boling (-95.94384, 29.26441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.96 gal
41.49 L · about $38.24
Round trip
$76.48
21.92 gal · 82.98 L
Estimated CO2
97.4 kg one way
Round trip: 194.8 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $38.24 $76.48
Mid-grade $4.00 $43.81 $87.61
Premium $4.38 $47.95 $95.90
Diesel $5.60 $61.42 $122.84

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Boling. The current time is 17:14:22.

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.