How far is Plano, TX from Junction, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Junction, TX is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.57 mi
05h 59m
Flight
251.3 mi
404.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.3 mi
Kilometers
404.43 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.57 mi
Kilometers
470.85 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Comanche
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Plano
146.3 mi
02h 59m
To Junction
146.3 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  20. 20

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    2613 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury

    975 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  25. 25

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on East South Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop

  27. 27

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  29. 29

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  32. 32

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  34. 34

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 377 South

  38. 38

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  45. 45

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  47. 47

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  48. 48

    Turn left onto North 11th Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North 11th Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 377 South
54.6 mi · 19%
Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 15%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 12%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
16.5 mi · 6%
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 377 South

Continue on US Highway 377 South

43.5 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
251.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comanche
02h 59m from Plano
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Partly Sunny near Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Comanche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Plano and 146.3 miles from Junction.

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

The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.00 one way or $78.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Partly Sunny near Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Comanche

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Comanche, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

116 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Junction. Straight-line distance: 251.3 mi (404.43 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
Junction

#2 Junction

City in Texas, United States

Population2,434
Coordinates30.4893600, -99.7720100
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Junction (-99.77201, 30.48936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.08 L · about $39.00
Round trip
$78.00
20.64 gal · 78.16 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.00 $78.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.88 $87.76
Premium $4.59 $47.38 $94.76
Diesel $3.99 $41.21 $82.42

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 Junction. The current time is 23:02:38.

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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.