How far is Plano, TX from Burkburnett, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Burkburnett, TX is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 47m.
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 Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Burkburnett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Burkburnett.
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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
21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West
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Take the exit slight right
1443 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Freeway
7 mi · 7 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 240: Burkburnett
708 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
1247 ft · 26 sec · South Red River Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Sheppard Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road
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Continue on South Avenue D
1.1 km · 1 min · South Avenue D
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
21 m · 2 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Burkburnett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 287
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 01h 15m
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 leaving Plano and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burkburnett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Burkburnett?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Plano and 75.9 miles from Burkburnett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burkburnett.
Stop Ideas Near Alvord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Decatur City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvord.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Burkburnett. Straight-line distance: 131 mi (210.82 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 Burkburnett
City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,405 |
| Coordinates | 34.0978700, -98.5706100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burkburnett (-98.57061, 34.09787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.26 | $40.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.40 | $42.80 |
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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