How far is Plano, TX from Hilltop Lakes, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Hilltop Lakes, TX is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Hilltop Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Hilltop Lakes.
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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
16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
103.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
1527 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Craig Street
3215 ft · 1 min · North Craig Street
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Turn right onto West Commerce Street
1210 ft · 16 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Main Street
21.1 mi · 24 min · Main Street
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard
1.6 km · 4 min · Hilltop Boulevard
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Turn left onto Deerfield Drive
69 m · 10 sec · Deerfield Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deerfield Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Hilltop Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
104 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Hilltop Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Hilltop Lakes?
The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Angus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Plano and 79.1 miles from Hilltop Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.83 one way or $39.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Hilltop Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Angus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Corsicana Planning & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Hilltop Lakes. Straight-line distance: 137.17 mi (220.76 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 Hilltop Lakes
Hilltop Lakes is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.0793500, -96.2038500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilltop Lakes (-96.20385, 31.07935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.55 | $19.83 | $39.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $24.81 | $49.63 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
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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