How far is Plano, TX from Caddo Mills, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Caddo Mills, TX is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.8 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.47 mi
44.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.47 mi
Kilometers
44.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.8 mi
Kilometers
67.27 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caddo Mills
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 PM CDT
Return by in Plano
Fri, Apr 17, 7:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-17T17:30
Arrive Caddo Mills
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Heath
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Plano
20.9 mi
00h 25m
To Caddo Mills
20.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Caddo Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto K Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Plano Road

    50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East

    1125 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    14.8 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas

    921 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 548: Royse City

    1309 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 30

    1306 ft · 22 sec · West Interstate 30

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    2327 ft · 50 sec · South Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East State Highway 66

    8.5 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 66

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    66 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 East
15 mi · 36%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.8 mi · 35%
East State Highway 66
8.49 mi · 20%
K Avenue
1.11 mi · 3%
President George Bush Highway
0.7 mi · 2%
South Elm Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

14.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heath
00h 25m from Plano
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plano and Partly Sunny near Caddo Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Caddo Mills?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Heath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Plano and 20.9 miles from Caddo Mills.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plano and Partly Sunny near Caddo Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Heath

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Heath, 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 Heath.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

14 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

31 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

80 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Caddo Mills. Straight-line distance: 27.47 mi (44.21 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
Caddo Mills

#2 Caddo Mills

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population1,709
Coordinates33.0656700, -96.2277600
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Caddo Mills (-96.22776, 33.06567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.59 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $3.99 $5.87 $11.74

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Caddo Mills. The current time is 17:30:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.