How far is Plano, TX from Pelican Bay, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Pelican Bay, TX is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 20m.
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.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Pelican Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Pelican 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
6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas
2224 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
604 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
2351 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
885 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820
103 m · 7 sec · Northwest Loop 820
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Turn right onto Lake Worth Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 730: Boyd
560 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway
148 m · 13 sec · Northwest Parkway
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Turn right onto Boyd Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Boyd Road
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Turn right onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Sandy Beach Road
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Turn right onto Long Boulevard
116 m · 22 sec · Long Boulevard
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Turn left onto Long Circle
738 ft · 35 sec · Long Circle
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Turn left onto Sheila Drive
1624 ft · 1 min · Sheila Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sheila Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Pelican 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.
SH 183 TEXpress
Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plano and Partly Sunny near Pelican Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Pelican Bay?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Plano and 33 miles from Pelican Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.81 one way or $17.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plano and Partly Sunny near Pelican Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Irving, City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Pelican Bay. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.23 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 Pelican Bay
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,100 |
| Coordinates | 32.9209600, -97.5183600 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelican Bay (-97.51836, 32.92096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.81 | $17.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.91 | $19.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.30 | $18.61 |
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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