How far is Plano, TX from Colorado, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Colorado, TX is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Colorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Colorado.
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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
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
37 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71: Austin, Houston, Barbara Jordan Terminal, Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 130
3226 ft · 2 min · State Highway 130
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Turn left onto East State Highway 71
126 m · 7 sec · East State Highway 71
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 71 East: Houston
1.2 km · 48 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
33.4 mi · 37 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right
1256 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right
1763 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Hill Road
1820 ft · 50 sec · Hill Road
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Continue on Old Lake Road
2581 ft · 1 min · Old Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Colorado.
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
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Colorado?
The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Plano and 127.4 miles from Colorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado.
Stop Ideas Near Lorena
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 Lorena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Colorado. Straight-line distance: 211.2 mi (339.89 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 Colorado
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,875 |
| Coordinates | 29.9857800, -97.1341500 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colorado (-97.13415, 29.98578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.36 | $82.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
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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