How far is Plano, TX from Lost Creek, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Lost Creek, TX is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Lost Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Lost Creek.
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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
42.1 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 45 Toll, TX 1 Toll
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll West, TX 1 Toll South: Round Rock, Austin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2682 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 Toll South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on North Mopac Expressway
4.2 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Mopac Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Capital of Texas Highway
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto North Mopac Service Road
566 ft · 11 sec · North Mopac Service Road
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Turn right onto North Capital of Texas Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · North Capital of Texas Highway
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Continue straight
1663 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 2244: Bee Cave Road
779 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
91 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bee Caves Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bee Caves Road
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Turn left onto Canyon Rim Drive
3045 ft · 2 min · Canyon Rim Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Guinevere Lane
106 m · 21 sec · Guinevere Lane
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Turn left onto Whippoorwill Trail
67 m · 10 sec · Whippoorwill Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whippoorwill Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Lost Creek.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Plano and Sunny near Lost Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Lost Creek?
The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Plano and 108.2 miles from Lost Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.91 one way or $57.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plano and Sunny near Lost Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Lost Creek. Straight-line distance: 199.93 mi (321.75 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 Lost Creek
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 4,509 |
| Coordinates | 30.2954800, -97.8444500 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lost Creek (-97.84445, 30.29548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.91 | $57.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.55 | $61.09 |
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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