How far is Plano, TX from Llano, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Llano, TX is about 242.3 miles (390 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.5 miles (313 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Llano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Llano.
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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
16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robertson Road
663 ft · 12 sec · South Robertson Road
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Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road
3142 ft · 54 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
14.6 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
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Continue on East Main Street
714 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1562 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas
1658 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 42 sec · East Ranch Road 243
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Continue on East RM 243
1 mi · 1 min · East RM 243
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Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
11.1 mi · 15 min · East RM 243
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Turn right onto West State Highway 29
9 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 29
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Continue on East Polk Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street
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Continue on Buchanan Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Buchanan Drive
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Continue on TX 29
27.4 mi · 37 min · TX 29
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Turn left onto Bessemer Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
58 m · 3 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Turn slight right
26 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Llano.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Llano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Llano?
The road trip is about 242.3 miles (390 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Plano and 121 miles from Llano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.5 miles (313 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.31 one way or $64.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Llano.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hewitt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Llano. Straight-line distance: 194.5 mi (313.01 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 Llano
City in Llano County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 30.7593500, -98.6750400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Llano (-98.67504, 30.75935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.35 | $72.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.25 | $78.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.14 | $68.28 |
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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