How far is Plano, TX from Lone Star, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Lone Star, TX is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Lone Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Lone Star.
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Start on East 15th Street
3103 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
17 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
2684 ft · 42 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn left onto North State Highway 121
1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
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Take the exit slight right
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
793 ft · 22 sec · West US Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight left
815 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit left
1755 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 286
3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 North: Hugo
1121 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3019 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 271
6.3 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 271
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right
1063 ft · 21 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 Lone Star.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West US Highway 82
Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Lone Star?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Bonham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Plano and 54.4 miles from Lone Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.
Stop Ideas Near Bonham
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 Bonham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Lone Star. Straight-line distance: 92.3 mi (148.54 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 Lone Star
Lone Star is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7856600, -95.3877300 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lone Star (-95.38773, 33.78566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $3.51 | $13.49 | $26.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.03 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.60 | $43.19 |
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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