How far is Plano, TX from Sherman, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Sherman, TX is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 50m.
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 Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Sherman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Sherman.
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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
6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway
1014 ft · 24 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn right onto West Lamar Street
2127 ft · 42 sec · West Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Sherman.
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Sherman?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Melissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Plano and 22.9 miles from Sherman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherman.
Stop Ideas Near Melissa
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 Melissa.
Mesquite, TX
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Union Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 42.86 mi (68.98 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 Sherman
A city in Grayson County, Texas.
| Population | 45,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.6356600, -96.6088800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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