How far is Plano, TX from Krum, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Krum, TX is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Krum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Krum.
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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
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77, FM 1173: Krum
740 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
605 ft · 18 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
87 m · 12 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
1494 ft · 28 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West McCart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Krum.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Stemmons Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
20.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Krum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Krum?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Plano and 22.7 miles from Krum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Krum.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisville.
Union Station
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Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Krum. Straight-line distance: 35.38 mi (56.94 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 |
End: Krum (-97.23807, 33.26151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
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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