How far is Plano, TX from Cut and Shoot, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Cut and Shoot, TX is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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 and county seat of Freestone 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 Cut and Shoot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Cut and Shoot.
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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
192.4 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3083: Teas Nursery Road
907 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Carter Moore Drive
529 ft · 12 sec · Carter Moore Drive
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
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Continue on Beach Airport Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road
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Turn left onto North Loop 336 East
2 mi · 3 min · North Loop 336 East
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Turn left onto State Highway 105 East
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 105 East
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Turn left
134 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Cut and Shoot.
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
192 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Cut and Shoot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Cut and Shoot?
The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Plano and 111.2 miles from Cut and Shoot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Cut and Shoot.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Cut and Shoot. Straight-line distance: 201.67 mi (324.55 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 Cut and Shoot
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,490 |
| Coordinates | 30.3332700, -95.3579900 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cut and Shoot (-95.35799, 30.33327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $27.42 | $54.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $31.42 | $62.83 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $44.05 | $88.09 |
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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