How far is Plano, TX from Mart, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Mart, TX is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 21m.
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.
Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Mart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Mart.
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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
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Turn slight left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Mart.
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 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 Mart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Mart?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Plano and 64.2 miles from Mart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Mart.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Cleburne
Waco, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Mart. Straight-line distance: 102.38 mi (164.77 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 Mart
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,983 |
| Coordinates | 31.5423900, -96.8336000 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mart (-96.8336, 31.54239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
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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