How far is Plano, TX from Fabens, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Fabens, TX is about 624.6 miles (1005.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 562.3 miles (905 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
624.63 mi
10h 24m
Flight
562.35 mi
905.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
562.35 mi
Kilometers
905.01 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
624.63 mi
Kilometers
1005.25 km
Drive Time
10h 24m

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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 10h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fabens
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM MDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Fabens
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:25 PM to 4:55 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Plano
311.9 mi
05h 12m
To Fabens
312.7 mi
05h 12m

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
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Fabens.

  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

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  20. 20

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    136.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 793: Fabens

    1007 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto San Felipe Road

    99 m · 7 sec · San Felipe Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Fabens Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
9 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
564 mi · 90%
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 1%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 1%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.3 mi
562.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 12m from Plano
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Sunny near Fabens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Fabens?

The road trip is about 624.6 miles (1005.2 km) and usually takes 10h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 311.9 miles from Plano and 312.7 miles from Fabens.

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

The direct path is about 562.3 miles (905 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.29 one way or $166.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Plano and Fabens, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Sunny near Fabens.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Fabens. Straight-line distance: 562.35 mi (905.01 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
Fabens

#2 Fabens

Census designated place

Population8,257
Coordinates31.5023400, -106.1585900
Altitude1102
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Fabens (-106.15859, 31.50234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1005 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.04 gal
83.44 L · about $83.29
Round trip
$166.58
44.08 gal · 166.88 L
Estimated CO2
195.9 kg one way
Round trip: 391.7 kg / 864 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $83.29 $166.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $93.71 $187.43
Premium $4.59 $101.19 $202.37
Diesel $3.99 $88.01 $176.01

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Plano, TX and Fabens, TX. The current time in Plano is 00:45:22, although it is 23:45:22 in Fabens.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.