How far is Plano, TX from Mabank, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Mabank, TX is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
70.13 mi
01h 19m
Flight
56.98 mi
91.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.98 mi
Kilometers
91.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.13 mi
Kilometers
112.86 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mabank
Thu, Apr 30, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 30, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-30T04:29
Arrive Mabank
Thu, Apr 30, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Seagoville
TX

City in Texas

From Plano
35 mi
00h 39m
To Mabank
35 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

    39.7 mi · 43 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 198: Mabank, Gun Barrel City

    1169 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2981 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    2531 ft · 48 sec · North 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    14 m · 2 sec · East Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
39.7 mi · 57%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.5 mi · 26%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 10%
I 635 East
1.3 mi · 2%
US 175 East
0.94 mi · 1%
TX 198
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

C F Hawn Freeway

Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

39.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seagoville
00h 39m from Plano
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mabank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Seagoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Plano and 35 miles from Mabank.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mabank.

Stop Ideas Near Seagoville

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

19 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

29 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

75 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Mabank. Straight-line distance: 56.98 mi (91.7 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
Mabank

#2 Mabank

Town of the United States

Population4,398
Coordinates32.3665300, -96.1008100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Mabank (-96.10081, 32.36653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.74
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.37 $18.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.54 $21.09
Premium $4.59 $11.39 $22.77
Diesel $3.99 $9.90 $19.81

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Mabank. The current time is 04:29:52.

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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.