How far is Plano, TX from Quitman, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Quitman, TX is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.88 mi
01h 55m
Flight
74.02 mi
119.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.02 mi
Kilometers
119.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.88 mi
Kilometers
159.13 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Terrell
TX

Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Plano
49.4 mi
00h 57m
To Quitman
49.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Quitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Quitman.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    798 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    2765 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

    38.6 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Garland Street

    12.1 mi · 14 min · West Garland Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Loop 564

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Loop 564

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Loop 564

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest Loop 564

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Pacific Street

    7.9 mi · 9 min · North Pacific Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Goode Street

    63 m · 4 sec · East Goode Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Goode Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Quitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
54.7 mi · 55%
West Garland Street
12.1 mi · 12%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 11%
North Pacific Street
7.88 mi · 8%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 7%
West Loop 564
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

38.6 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terrell
00h 57m from Plano
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Quitman?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Terrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Plano and 49.5 miles from Quitman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 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 Quitman.

Stop Ideas Near Terrell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terrell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terrell.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

33 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

50 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

74 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Quitman. Straight-line distance: 74.02 mi (119.12 km).

Plano

#1 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Quitman

#2 Quitman

City in Wood County, Texas

Population1,859
Coordinates32.7959600, -95.4510600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Quitman (-95.45106, 32.79596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.21 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.38
6.98 gal · 26.42 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.19 $26.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.68
Premium $4.59 $16.02 $32.05
Diesel $3.99 $13.94 $27.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Quitman. The current time is 23:04:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.