How far is Plano, TX from Hale Center, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Hale Center, TX is about 379.7 miles (611 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 47m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Hale Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Hale Center.
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Start on East 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Central Expressway
919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
798 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
782 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive
672 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto West University Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West
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Take the exit slight right
1443 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
71.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
48.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
2000 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on North Main Street
3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
21.3 mi · 23 min · US Highway 82
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Turn right onto East FM 2641
2 mi · 2 min · East FM 2641
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Continue on East Kent Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Kent Street
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Continue on East Regis Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Regis Street
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Turn right onto North Interstate 27
960 ft · 19 sec · North Interstate 27
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Take the ramp slight left
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
32.3 mi · 32 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road
962 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto East Service Road
110 m · 12 sec · East Service Road
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Turn right
45 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 155
921 ft · 27 sec · County Road 155
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Turn right
2802 ft · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road R
822 ft · 24 sec · County Road R
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Turn right onto West Service Road
1154 ft · 32 sec · West Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Hale Center.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 82 West
Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Hale Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Hale Center?
The road trip is about 379.7 miles (611 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.6 miles from Plano and 190 miles from Hale Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.8 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 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 $50.64 one way or $101.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Hale Center.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Hale Center. Straight-line distance: 304.91 mi (490.7 km).
#1 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hale Center
City in Hale County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,006 |
| Coordinates | 34.0642400, -101.8437900 |
| Altitude | 1042 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Center (-101.84379, 34.06424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 611 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $50.64 | $101.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.98 | $113.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $61.52 | $123.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.51 | $107.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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