How far is Plano, TX from Deer Park, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Deer Park, TX is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.85 mi
04h 53m
Flight
247.14 mi
397.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.14 mi
Kilometers
397.74 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.85 mi
Kilometers
440.72 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Deer Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Plano
137.1 mi
02h 26m
To Deer Park
136.7 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Deer Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Deer Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    798 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Loop East

    10.5 mi · 13 min · North Loop East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte

    3182 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto La Porte Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    2561 ft · 34 sec · La Porte Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    2805 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    1079 ft · 25 sec · La Porte Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2212 ft · 52 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Street

    31 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Deer Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
214 mi · 78%
Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 8%
Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 6%
North Loop East
10.5 mi · 4%
Pasadena Freeway
5.07 mi · 2%
La Porte Freeway
2.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
247.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 26m from Plano
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Deer Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Deer Park?

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 137.1 miles from Plano and 136.7 miles from Deer Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Deer Park.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jewett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jewett.

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Deer Park. Straight-line distance: 247.14 mi (397.74 km).

Plano

#1 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Deer Park

#2 Deer Park

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population32,913
Coordinates29.7052300, -95.1238200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Deer Park (-95.12382, 29.70523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.58 L · about $36.51
Round trip
$73.01
19.32 gal · 73.16 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.51 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.07 $82.15
Premium $4.59 $44.35 $88.70
Diesel $3.99 $38.57 $77.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Deer Park. The current time is 02:59:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.