How far is Plano, TX from Clifton, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Clifton, TX is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Clifton.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
56.1 mi · 58 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
2346 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77 North
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway 77 North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 77 North
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
11 mi · 12 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bosque Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bosque Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
12 mi · 18 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 219
9 mi · 16 min · Farm-to-Market Road 219
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Turn right
1 km · 2 min
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Turn left
883 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
2145 ft · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn straight onto East 2nd Street
529 ft · 23 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on North Avenue B
737 ft · 35 sec · North Avenue B
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1456 ft · 29 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Clifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
56.1 mi · 00h 58m
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 Sunny leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Clifton?
The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Plano and 58 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Italy
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 Italy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 99.66 mi (160.39 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 Clifton
City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,410 |
| Coordinates | 31.7823800, -97.5766900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton (-97.57669, 31.78238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
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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