How far is Plano, TX from Commerce, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Commerce, TX is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collin 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 Commerce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Commerce.
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Start on East 15th Street
3103 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1776 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Airport Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Airport Drive
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Turn right onto East University Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
25.7 mi · 31 min · West Princeton Drive
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Turn straight onto Wright Street
52 m · 9 sec · Wright Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1799 ft · 47 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Johnson Street
1 km · 60 sec · Johnson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Drive
2627 ft · 50 sec · Commerce Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Commerce Drive
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Continue on State Highway 224
11.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 224
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Turn right onto Live Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Commerce.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Princeton Drive
Continue on West Princeton Drive
25.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Commerce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Commerce?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Farmersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Plano and 30 miles from Commerce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 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 Commerce.
Stop Ideas Near Farmersville
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 Farmersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Commerce. Straight-line distance: 48.81 mi (78.56 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 Commerce
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 9,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.2470600, -95.8999700 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Commerce (-95.89997, 33.24706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
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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