How far is Plano, TX from Nassau Bay, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Nassau Bay, TX is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Nassau Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Nassau Bay.
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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
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
22.4 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 528: NASA Parkway
1281 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto NASA Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · NASA Parkway
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Continue on East NASA Parkway
3245 ft · 1 min · East NASA Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NASA 1 East
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto NASA Bypass
2150 ft · 31 sec · NASA Bypass
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Continue on East NASA Parkway
2104 ft · 42 sec · East NASA Parkway
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Turn right onto Point Lookout Drive
1145 ft · 58 sec · Point Lookout Drive
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Turn left onto Saxony Lane
141 m · 20 sec · Saxony Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vinland Lane
16 m · 5 sec · Vinland Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Vinland Lane
952 ft · 46 sec · Vinland Lane
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Turn right onto San Sebastian Lane
77 m · 13 sec · San Sebastian Lane
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Nassau Bay.
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
234 mi · 04h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plano and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Nassau Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Nassau Bay?
The road trip is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 141.1 miles from Plano and 140.6 miles from Nassau Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.56 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plano and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Nassau Bay.
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 Nassau Bay. Straight-line distance: 258.19 mi (415.51 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 Nassau Bay
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 29.5446800, -95.0910400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nassau Bay (-95.09104, 29.54468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.56 | $75.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.26 | $84.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.63 | $91.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
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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