How far is Plano, TX from Iowa Park, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Iowa Park, TX is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.58 mi
02h 46m
Flight
130.49 mi
210 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.49 mi
Kilometers
210 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.58 mi
Kilometers
242.34 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iowa Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Iowa Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Plano
75.2 mi
01h 23m
To Iowa Park
75.3 mi
01h 23m

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
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Iowa Park.

  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

    1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike

    2091 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike

    1916 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2073 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    782 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive

    672 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

  18. 18

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    3.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 287 East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 368: Iowa Park

    726 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Northwest Access Road

    951 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Access Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto FM 368 North

    92 m · 6 sec · FM 368 North

  25. 25

    Continue on North Pacific Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Pacific Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway Street

    1290 ft · 43 sec · West Highway Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Yosemite Street

    41 m · 8 sec · North Yosemite Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Cash Street

    45 m · 7 sec · West Cash Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 48%
US Highway 380 West
21.8 mi · 14%
South Stemmons Freeway
21 mi · 14%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.1 mi · 9%
Northwest Freeway
5.27 mi · 3%
US Highway 287 East
3.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 287

Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

72.5 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 23m from Plano
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Partly Sunny near Iowa Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Iowa Park?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Plano and 75.3 miles from Iowa Park.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Partly Sunny near Iowa Park.

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

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 Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Decatur City Hall

Decatur , TX
201 E Walnut St, Decatur, TX 76234
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Iowa Park. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210 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
Iowa Park

#2 Iowa Park

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population6,431
Coordinates33.9514800, -98.6686700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Iowa Park (-98.66867, 33.95148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $20.07
Round trip
$40.13
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.07 $40.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.16
Premium $4.59 $24.38 $48.76
Diesel $3.99 $21.20 $42.41

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 Iowa Park. The current time is 00:55:55.

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.