How far is Plano, TX from Panhandle, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Panhandle, TX is about 349.8 miles (563 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.1 miles (502.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Panhandle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Panhandle.
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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
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
782 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive
672 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto West University Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West
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Take the exit slight right
1443 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Hurley Avenue
2755 ft · 46 sec · North Hurley Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 207
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 207
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Turn left onto Original U.S. Route 66
1.5 km · 1 min · Original U.S. Route 66
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Turn straight onto State Highway 207
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 207
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
1394 ft · 29 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1148 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
29 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Panhandle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North US Highway 287
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Sunny near Panhandle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Panhandle?
The road trip is about 349.8 miles (563 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Electra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.8 miles from Plano and 175 miles from Panhandle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.1 miles (502.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.63 one way or $93.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Sunny near Panhandle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Panhandle. Straight-line distance: 312.07 mi (502.23 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 Panhandle
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,341 |
| Coordinates | 35.3456000, -101.3804400 |
| Altitude | 1054 |
| Country | United States |
End: Panhandle (-101.38044, 35.3456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $46.63 | $93.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.47 | $104.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $56.65 | $113.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.27 | $98.55 |
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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