How far is Plano, TX from Pinehurst, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Pinehurst, TX is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Pinehurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Pinehurst.
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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
201 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1488: Magnolia, Hempstead
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
67 m · 4 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
1132 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 1488
13.2 mi · 20 min · FM 1488
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 149
2.2 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 149
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 1774
87 m · 5 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Pinehurst.
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
201 mi · 03h 26m
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 Cloudy leaving Plano and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinehurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Pinehurst?
The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Plano and 119.5 miles from Pinehurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinehurst.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 205.72 mi (331.07 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 Pinehurst
Census designated place
| Population | 1,959 |
| Coordinates | 30.1710500, -95.6824500 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinehurst (-95.68245, 30.17105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.93 | $63.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.93 | $71.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.79 | $77.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
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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