How far is Plano, TX from Groveton, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Groveton, TX is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (264 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
185.81 mi
03h 54m
Flight
164.07 mi
264.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.07 mi
Kilometers
264.05 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.81 mi
Kilometers
299.04 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Groveton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:10 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
Athens
TX

City in Texas

From Plano
93 mi
01h 57m
To Groveton
92.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 635 East

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    2765 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Corsicana Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Palestine Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Palestine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 19 South

    28.3 mi · 42 min · State Highway 19 South

  16. 16

    Continue on West Spring Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Spring Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Crockett Road

    34.8 mi · 41 min · Crockett Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Goliad Avenue

    88 m · 10 sec · East Goliad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1273 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bowie Avenue

    26.8 mi · 40 min · Bowie Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 1st Street

    1 km · 56 sec · 1st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
58.5 mi · 31%
Crockett Road
34.8 mi · 19%
State Highway 19 South
28.3 mi · 15%
Bowie Avenue
26.8 mi · 14%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi · 10%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

C F Hawn Freeway

Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

58.5 mi · 01h 03m

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
164 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 57m from Plano
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Plano and 92.8 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 164 miles (264 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.79 one way or $49.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveton.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, 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 Athens.

BUS

Tyler, TX

55 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

109 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 164.07 mi (264.05 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
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#2 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population1,030
Coordinates31.0549100, -95.1257700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Groveton (-95.12577, 31.05491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.82 L · about $24.79
Round trip
$49.58
13.12 gal · 49.64 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.79 $49.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.89 $55.79
Premium $4.59 $30.12 $60.23
Diesel $3.99 $26.19 $52.39

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 Groveton. The current time is 23:07:38.

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.