How far is Plano, TX from Crandall, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Crandall, TX is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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.
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Crandall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Crandall.
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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 left to continue on I 635 East
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
2765 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
10.7 mi · 11 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 148: Crandall
1088 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 175
1041 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 175
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Turn right onto East Trunk Street
1597 ft · 51 sec · East Trunk Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
80 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Crandall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi · 00h 20m
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 Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Crandall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Crandall?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Plano and 20.3 miles from Crandall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Crandall.
Stop Ideas Near Mesquite
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Crandall. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.14 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 Crandall
City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.6279100, -96.4558200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crandall (-96.45582, 32.62791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
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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