How far is Plano, TX from Kermit, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Kermit, TX is about 414.9 miles (667.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 381.3 miles (613.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Kermit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Kermit.
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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
6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas
2224 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
604 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338: Odessa
1015 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
72 m · 5 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southeast Loop 338
1.2 km · 53 sec · Southeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 191 East
2413 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 191 East
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Continue on East 42nd Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · East 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kermit Highway
1996 ft · 35 sec · Kermit Highway
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Continue on State Highway 302
40.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 302
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Continue on East Jim Sharp Boulevard
2638 ft · 48 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Poplar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East Austin Street
51 m · 5 sec · East Austin Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Kermit.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
300 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Plano and Sunny near Kermit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Kermit?
The road trip is about 414.9 miles (667.7 km) and usually takes 07h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.2 miles from Plano and 207.7 miles from Kermit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 381.3 miles (613.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.32 one way or $110.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plano and Sunny near Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Kermit. Straight-line distance: 381.32 mi (613.67 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 Kermit
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 31.8576300, -103.0926700 |
| Altitude | 872 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 668 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 10m |
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 | $55.32 | $110.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.25 | $124.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $67.21 | $134.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.46 | $116.92 |
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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