How far is Plano, TX from Pottsboro, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Pottsboro, TX is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
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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 08m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Pottsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Pottsboro.
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Start on East 15th Street
3103 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
26.9 mi · 29 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
9.4 mi · 10 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Loy Lake Road, Fallon Drive
908 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2115 ft · 44 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn left onto North Loy Lake Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Loy Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West FM 120
3.8 mi · 6 min · West FM 120
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1244 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
81 m · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grayson Street
47 m · 7 sec · Grayson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grayson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Pottsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
26.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Pottsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Pottsboro?
The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Van Alstyne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Plano and 29 miles from Pottsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.75 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Pottsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Van Alstyne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Alstyne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Pottsboro. Straight-line distance: 51.12 mi (82.27 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 Pottsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,511 |
| Coordinates | 33.7592700, -96.6694400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pottsboro (-96.66944, 33.75927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
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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