How far is Plano, TX from Panhandle, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Panhandle, TX is about 158 miles (254.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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 03h 03m.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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
34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto K Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue
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Continue on North Plano Road
50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road
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Turn left onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East
1125 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
14.8 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
103 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1001
1127 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
58 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
107 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 3045
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 3045
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Turn left onto US Highway 67 East
10.9 mi · 16 min · US Highway 67 East
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Continue on US Highway 67 West
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 67 West
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Continue on W L Doc Dodson West
1.2 mi · 1 min · W L Doc Dodson West
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Continue on East Main Street
2366 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Road
103 m · 16 sec · Johnson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
1523 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
58 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto East C J Wise Parkway
2882 ft · 49 sec · East C J Wise Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 77 East
17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 77 East
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
1.2 km · 48 sec · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto County Road 2122
77 m · 11 sec · County Road 2122
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2122
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Panhandle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 30 East
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 45m
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 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 158 miles (254.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Plano and 79.1 miles from Panhandle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 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 near Panhandle.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
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 Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Panhandle. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.25 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 | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.2212400, -94.3460300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Panhandle (-94.34603, 33.22124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.09 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
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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