How far is Plano, TX from Cross Roads, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Cross Roads, TX is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Cross Roads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Cross Roads.
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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
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street
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Continue on US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
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Continue on West Pine Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Turn left onto FM 1911
86 m · 4 sec · FM 1911
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · FM 1911
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Cross Roads.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C F Hawn Freeway
Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Cross Roads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Cross Roads?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Eustace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Plano and 81.8 miles from Cross Roads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Cross Roads.
Stop Ideas Near Eustace
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 Eustace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Cross Roads. Straight-line distance: 144.35 mi (232.31 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 Cross Roads
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 31.5271200, -94.9699400 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Roads (-94.96994, 31.52712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.80 | $43.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.53 | $49.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
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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