How far is Plano, TX from Red Lick, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Red Lick, TX is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Red Lick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Red Lick.
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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
151.2 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2253: Leary
1679 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
1815 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto West New Boston Road
2 mi · 3 min · West New Boston Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Red Lick.
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
151 mi · 02h 33m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Red Lick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Red Lick?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 86.4 miles from Plano and 86.6 miles from Red Lick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Red Lick.
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 Red Lick. Straight-line distance: 149.27 mi (240.23 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 Red Lick
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 33.4648500, -94.1710300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lick (-94.17103, 33.46485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.36 | $48.71 |
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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