How far is Plano, TX from Lindale, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Lindale, TX is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
101.65 mi
01h 49m
Flight
82.62 mi
132.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.62 mi
Kilometers
132.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.65 mi
Kilometers
163.59 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Lindale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Oak Ridge
TX

Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Plano
50.8 mi
00h 54m
To Lindale
50.9 mi
00h 54m

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
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 635 East

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    2765 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    56.2 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Lindale, Mineola, Tyler

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate 20 West

    648 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 20 West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Hubbard Street

    29 m · 2 sec · East Hubbard Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hubbard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
76.9 mi · 76%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 11%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 7%
South Main Street
3.58 mi · 4%
I 635 East
1.3 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

56.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Ridge
00h 54m from Plano
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Plano and 50.9 miles from Lindale.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindale.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

37 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

52 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

72 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Lindale. Straight-line distance: 82.62 mi (132.96 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
Lindale

#2 Lindale

Human settlement in Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Population6,730
Coordinates32.5157000, -95.4094000
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Lindale (-95.4094, 32.5157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.13
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.57 $27.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.26 $30.53
Premium $4.59 $16.48 $32.96
Diesel $3.99 $14.33 $28.67

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 Lindale. The current time is 23:14:07.

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.