How far is Plano, TX from Cienegas Terrace, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Cienegas Terrace, TX is about 449.5 miles (723.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Titus 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 Cienegas Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Cienegas Terrace.
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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
6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas
2224 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
604 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 277 South
78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · US Highway 277 South
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Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87, US 277 South
2254 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto North Bryant Boulevard
1356 ft · 37 sec · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on North Abe Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Abe Street
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado
60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 15th Street
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Continue on Gulick Road
569 ft · 20 sec · Gulick Road
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Turn left onto Johnson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cienegas Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cienegas Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Drive
1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Mesa Drive
1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Cienegas Terrace.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
137 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Partly Sunny near Cienegas Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Cienegas Terrace?
The road trip is about 449.5 miles (723.4 km) and usually takes 08h 15m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.9 miles from Plano and 224.6 miles from Cienegas Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.7 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 $59.93 one way or $119.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Partly Sunny near Cienegas Terrace.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Cienegas Terrace. Straight-line distance: 355.77 mi (572.56 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 Cienegas Terrace
Census designated place
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 29.3674500, -100.9437100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cienegas Terrace (-100.94371, 29.36745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 723 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 36m |
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 | $59.93 | $119.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.44 | $134.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $72.81 | $145.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $63.33 | $126.66 |
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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