How far is Plano, TX from De Kalb, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to De Kalb, TX is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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 02h 45m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and De Kalb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and De Kalb.
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Start on East 15th Street
34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto K Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue
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Continue on North Plano Road
50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road
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Turn left onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East
1125 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
14.8 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
115.7 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
1780 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
14.1 mi · 21 min · US Highway 259 North
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Turn right
44 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Northeast Front Street
10 m · 1 sec · Northeast Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and De Kalb.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 30 East
Merge slight left
116 mi · 01h 57m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Kalb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to De Kalb?
The road trip is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Plano and 75.3 miles from De Kalb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Kalb.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
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 Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and De Kalb. Straight-line distance: 124.96 mi (201.11 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 De Kalb
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5087300, -94.6163200 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Kalb (-94.61632, 33.50873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.07 | $40.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.20 | $42.41 |
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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