How far is Plano, TX from Rockport, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Rockport, TX is about 401.3 miles (645.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346 miles (556.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Travis County, Texas.
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 Rockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Rockport.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pierce Street
5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street
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Continue on North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Esplanade Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Esplanade Street
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Continue on South US Highway 183
2 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87
26.7 mi · 29 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Turn left onto State Highway 188
7.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 188
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Turn left onto FM 1069 North
5 mi · 6 min · FM 1069 North
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Continue on West Market Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Rockport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Rockport?
The road trip is about 401.3 miles (645.8 km) and usually takes 07h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pflugerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.1 miles from Plano and 200.3 miles from Rockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346 miles (556.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.51 one way or $107.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.
Stop Ideas Near Pflugerville
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 Pflugerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 346.05 mi (556.92 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 Rockport
Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas.
| Population | 10,847 |
| Coordinates | 28.0207700, -97.0560100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockport (-97.05601, 28.02077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 646 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 00m |
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 | $53.51 | $107.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.21 | $120.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.01 | $130.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.54 | $113.08 |
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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