How far is Plano, TX from Combes, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Combes, TX is about 514 miles (827.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 471.9 miles (759.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
514.02 mi
09h 21m
Flight
471.94 mi
759.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
471.94 mi
Kilometers
759.52 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
514.02 mi
Kilometers
827.23 km
Drive Time
09h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Combes
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Plano
Fri, Apr 24, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Combes
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:21 PM to 4:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Plano
257.6 mi
04h 40m
To Combes
256.4 mi
04h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Combes.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    798 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

    153 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  25. 25

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  27. 27

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  33. 33

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  38. 38

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    25.5 mi · 27 min · U.S. Highway 77

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 107, FM 508: Santa Rosa, Rio Hondo

    874 ft · 21 sec

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    1198 ft · 31 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Templeton Avenue

    1939 ft · 33 sec · Templeton Avenue

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Templeton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 17%
U.S. Highway 77
86.8 mi · 17%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 13%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 12%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 11%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
471.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
04h 40m from Plano
Leave By
5:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Combes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Combes?

The road trip is about 514 miles (827.2 km) and usually takes 09h 21m 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?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.6 miles from Plano and 256.4 miles from Combes.

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

The direct path is about 471.9 miles (759.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 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 $68.55 one way or $137.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Combes.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Combes. Straight-line distance: 471.94 mi (759.52 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
Combes

#2 Combes

Town of the United States

Population3,037
Coordinates26.2486900, -97.7338800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Combes (-97.73388, 26.24869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 827 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.14 gal
68.66 L · about $68.55
Round trip
$137.10
36.28 gal · 137.32 L
Estimated CO2
161.2 kg one way
Round trip: 322.4 kg / 711 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $68.55 $137.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.13 $154.26
Premium $4.59 $83.28 $166.56
Diesel $3.99 $72.43 $144.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Combes. The current time is 05:56:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.