How far is Plano, TX from Bolivar Peninsula, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Bolivar Peninsula, TX is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Bolivar Peninsula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Bolivar Peninsula.
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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
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
48.8 mi · 58 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on Broadway - Avenue J
3.9 mi · 7 min · Broadway - Avenue J
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Continue on Seawall Boulevard
1853 ft · 36 sec · Seawall Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ferry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Road
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Keep slight left
866 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
112 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Galveston-Bolivar Ferry
2.9 mi · 18 min · Galveston-Bolivar Ferry
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Dunes
92 m · 17 sec · Dunes
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Turn right onto Beach Comber
63 m · 9 sec · Beach Comber
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach Comber
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Bolivar Peninsula.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234 mi · 04h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar Peninsula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Bolivar Peninsula?
The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Plano and 163.4 miles from Bolivar Peninsula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 $43.65 one way or $87.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar Peninsula.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Bolivar Peninsula. Straight-line distance: 274.83 mi (442.3 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 Bolivar Peninsula
Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas
| Population | 2,417 |
| Coordinates | 29.4782900, -94.5799100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolivar Peninsula (-94.57991, 29.47829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.65 | $87.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.11 | $98.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.03 | $106.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
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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