How far is Plano, TX from Jacinto City, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Jacinto City, TX is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Jacinto City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Jacinto City.
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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
210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Loop East
5.9 mi · 7 min · North Loop East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
1 km · 49 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward John Ralston Road, Holland Avenue
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road
2973 ft · 1 min · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Holland Avenue
1957 ft · 43 sec · Holland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Jacinto City.
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
210 mi · 03h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacinto City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Jacinto City?
The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Plano and 131 miles from Jacinto City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.4 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacinto City.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Jacinto City. Straight-line distance: 240.75 mi (387.45 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 Jacinto City
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,466 |
| Coordinates | 29.7674500, -95.2338200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacinto City (-95.23382, 29.76745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.98 | $73.95 |
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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