How far is Plano, TX from Jacksboro, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Jacksboro, TX is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.64 mi
01h 57m
Flight
85.58 mi
137.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.64 mi
Kilometers
161.96 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Plainview
TX

City in Texas

From Plano
50.3 mi
00h 58m
To Jacksboro
50.4 mi
00h 58m

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
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 380 West

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Belknap Street

    35 m · 9 sec · East Belknap Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp sharp left

    35 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 380 West
58 mi · 58%
South Stemmons Freeway
21 mi · 21%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.1 mi · 14%
West University Drive
3.4 mi · 3%
I 35E North
1.98 mi · 2%
East 15th Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 380 West

Continue on US Highway 380 West

55.4 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 58m from Plano
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Plano and 50.4 miles from Jacksboro.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksboro.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Justin , TX
Justin, TX 76247
Park
Northlake Town Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Northlake Town Hall

Northlake , TX
1500 Commons Circle Suite 300, Northlake, TX 76226
Rating 4.9/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

40 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

74 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Jacksboro. Straight-line distance: 85.58 mi (137.73 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
Jacksboro

#2 Jacksboro

City in Texas, USA

Population4,447
Coordinates33.2184500, -98.1586600
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Jacksboro (-98.15866, 33.21845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.83
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.42 $26.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.09 $30.19
Premium $4.59 $16.30 $32.60
Diesel $3.99 $14.18 $28.35

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 Jacksboro. The current time is 04:52:14.

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.