How far is Plano, TX from Shallowater, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Shallowater, TX is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Shallowater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Shallowater.
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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
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
782 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive
672 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto West University Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West
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Take the exit slight right
1443 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
71.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
48.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
2000 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on North Main Street
3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
859 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Idalou Road
634 ft · 21 sec · Idalou Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Loop 289
854 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 289
2940 ft · 1 min · North Loop 289
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Turn right onto Clovis Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Clovis Road
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Continue on Highway 84
3.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 84
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Turn right onto County Road 1500
1639 ft · 46 sec · County Road 1500
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Turn left onto Clovis Road
2245 ft · 1 min · Clovis Road
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Turn slight left onto 7th Street
66 m · 12 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right
43 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Shallowater.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 82 West
Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Plano and Sunny near Shallowater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Shallowater?
The road trip is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Plano and 177.7 miles from Shallowater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 $47.35 one way or $94.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plano and Sunny near Shallowater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Shallowater. Straight-line distance: 309.27 mi (497.73 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 Shallowater
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,613 |
| Coordinates | 33.6889700, -101.9982300 |
| Altitude | 1004 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shallowater (-101.99823, 33.68897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
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 | $47.35 | $94.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.28 | $106.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $57.53 | $115.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.03 | $100.06 |
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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