How far is Plano, TX from Ferris, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Ferris, TX is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.04 mi
00h 43m
Flight
33.62 mi
54.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.62 mi
Kilometers
54.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.04 mi
Kilometers
61.22 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Ferris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plano
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Plano
19.1 mi
00h 21m
To Ferris
19 mi
00h 21m

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

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.2 mi · 18 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 660: 5th Street

    1027 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 45

    1606 ft · 36 sec · North Interstate 45

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1696 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Central Street

    106 m · 12 sec · South Central Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    52 m · 7 sec · West 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
19.6 mi · 51%
Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 44%
East 15th Street
0.64 mi · 2%
East 5th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
North Interstate 45
0.3 mi · 1%
FM 660
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 21m from Plano
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Plano and 19 miles from Ferris.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 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 Ferris.

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 1.6 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.9 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Ferris. Straight-line distance: 33.62 mi (54.11 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
Ferris

#2 Ferris

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

Population3,069
Coordinates32.5340300, -96.6655500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Ferris (-96.66555, 32.53403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.13
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.06 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.59 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $3.99 $5.35 $10.70

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 Ferris. The current time is 00:45:02.

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.