How far is Plano, TX from Crosby, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Crosby, TX is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Crosby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Crosby.
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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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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8
151 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hardy Street
1760 ft · 43 sec · East Hardy Street
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Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
1.6 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 East
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East
7.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Garrett Road, Little York Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway North
715 ft · 16 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Turn left onto Garrett Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Garrett Road
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Turn right onto Sheldon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheldon Road
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Turn left onto Beaumont Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street
2491 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Runneburg Road
157 m · 14 sec · Runneburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Runneburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Crosby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210 mi · 03h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plano and Chance Rain Showers near Crosby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Crosby?
The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Plano and 134.9 miles from Crosby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.25 one way or $66.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plano and Chance Rain Showers near Crosby.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Crosby. Straight-line distance: 235.4 mi (378.84 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 Crosby
Crosby is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9118900, -95.0621500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crosby (-95.06215, 29.91189)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $3.49 | $33.25 | $66.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $38.09 | $76.18 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $41.69 | $83.39 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $53.41 | $106.81 |
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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