How far is Plano, TX from Fort Davis, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Fort Davis, TX is about 523.9 miles (843.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 454.6 miles (731.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
523.92 mi
09h 19m
Flight
454.57 mi
731.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
454.57 mi
Kilometers
731.56 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
523.92 mi
Kilometers
843.16 km
Drive Time
09h 19m

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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 09h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 PM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Fort Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:19 PM to 4:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:22 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
Loraine
TX

Town of the United States

From Plano
261.7 mi
04h 39m
To Fort Davis
262.2 mi
04h 39m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Fort Davis.

  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

    398.2 mi · 6 hr 39 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2903: Toyah

    846 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Frontage Road

    951 ft · 32 sec · Frontage Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Centre Street

    22.2 mi · 39 min · South Centre Street

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
8 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
404 mi · 77%
South Centre Street
24.2 mi · 5%
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 3%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 1%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

398 mi · 06h 39m

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
09h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.3 mi
454.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loraine
04h 39m from Plano
Leave By
5:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Fort Davis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Fort Davis?

The road trip is about 523.9 miles (843.2 km) and usually takes 09h 19m 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?

Loraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 261.7 miles from Plano and 262.2 miles from Fort Davis.

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

The direct path is about 454.6 miles (731.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 $69.87 one way or $139.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Fort Davis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Fort Davis. Straight-line distance: 454.57 mi (731.56 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
Fort Davis

#2 Fort Davis

Census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States

Population1,201
Coordinates30.5882100, -103.8946300
Altitude1491
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Fort Davis (-103.89463, 30.58821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 843 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.49 gal
69.98 L · about $69.87
Round trip
$139.75
36.98 gal · 139.96 L
Estimated CO2
164.3 kg one way
Round trip: 328.6 kg / 724 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.87 $139.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.62 $157.24
Premium $4.59 $84.89 $169.78
Diesel $3.99 $73.83 $147.66

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 Fort Davis. The current time is 03:26:21.

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.