How far is Plano, TX from Lone Star, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Lone Star, TX is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
142.54 mi
02h 38m
Flight
115.56 mi
185.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.56 mi
Kilometers
185.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.54 mi
Kilometers
229.4 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Star
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Lone Star
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Cumby
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Plano
71.2 mi
01h 19m
To Lone Star
71.3 mi
01h 19m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto K Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Plano Road

    50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East

    1125 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    14.8 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas

    921 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg

    1647 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Ferguson Road

    2184 ft · 50 sec · West Ferguson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Ferguson Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 49

    16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 49

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West William Marvin Watson Boulevard

    1428 ft · 33 sec · West William Marvin Watson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Linda Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Linda Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Germany Street

    1296 ft · 37 sec · East Germany Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Germany Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 East
98.8 mi · 69%
State Highway 49
16.1 mi · 11%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.8 mi · 10%
Linda Drive
6.13 mi · 4%
West Ferguson Road
3.62 mi · 3%
K Avenue
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 30 East

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 19m from Plano
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Plano and 71.3 miles from Lone Star.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 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 Lone Star.

Stop Ideas Near Cumby

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

98 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Lone Star. Straight-line distance: 115.56 mi (185.97 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
Lone Star

#2 Lone Star

City in Morris County, Texas, United States

Population1,525
Coordinates32.9440200, -94.7071500
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Lone Star (-94.70715, 32.94402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.02
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.01 $38.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.39 $42.78
Premium $4.59 $23.09 $46.19
Diesel $3.99 $20.08 $40.17

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 Lone Star. The current time is 23:07:20.

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.