How far is Plano, TX from Mission Bend, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Mission Bend, TX is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Mission Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Mission Bend.
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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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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
221.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
2869 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward TBT West: Westpark Tollway West
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
1919 ft · 46 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the ramp right toward WPT West, SHT South
47 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WPT West
102 m · 10 sec
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Continue on WPT Toll West
1169 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Westpark Drive
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Westpark Drive
1609 ft · 34 sec · Westpark Drive
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Turn right onto Timbergate Drive
1477 ft · 42 sec · Timbergate Drive
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Turn right onto Addicks Clodine Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Addicks Clodine Road
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Turn right onto Los Altos Drive
84 m · 18 sec · Los Altos Drive
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Turn left onto Marisol Drive
622 ft · 27 sec · Marisol Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marisol Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Mission Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
221 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Mission Bend?
The road trip is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Plano and 137.3 miles from Mission Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Mission Bend. Straight-line distance: 237.76 mi (382.64 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 Mission Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 36,501 |
| Coordinates | 29.6938400, -95.6649500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission Bend (-95.66495, 29.69384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.69 | $73.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.29 | $82.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
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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