How far is Plano, TX from China, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to China, TX is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and China.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and China.
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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
209.3 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
32.3 mi · 35 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960: Dayton, Humble
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
1028 ft · 25 sec · North Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 90 West
10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 90 West
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Continue on US Highway 90
23.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 90
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Turn left onto North Broadway
69 m · 8 sec · North Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and China.
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
209 mi · 03h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near China.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to China?
The road trip is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 152.6 miles from Plano and 152.3 miles from China.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.66 one way or $81.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near China.
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 China. Straight-line distance: 248.03 mi (399.17 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 China
City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,204 |
| Coordinates | 30.0479900, -94.3357400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: China (-94.33574, 30.04799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.75 | $91.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.40 | $98.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.96 | $85.93 |
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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