How far is Plano, TX from Sherwood Shores, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Sherwood Shores, TX is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.49 mi
01h 29m
Flight
57.92 mi
93.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.92 mi
Kilometers
93.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.49 mi
Kilometers
127.93 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood Shores
Sun, Nov 8, 11:03 AM CST
Return by in Plano
Sun, Nov 8, 12:32 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-11-08T09:34
Arrive Sherwood Shores
Sun, Nov 8, 11:03 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Howe
TX

Town of the United States

From Plano
39.8 mi
00h 44m
To Sherwood Shores
39.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Sherwood Shores.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    3103 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    26.9 mi · 29 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1687 ft · 43 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Highway 82

    1497 ft · 32 sec · East Highway 82

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    559 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Buck Owens Freeway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Union Street, Madill

    1134 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    48 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 377 North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 377 North

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 377

    12.8 mi · 14 min · US Highway 377

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Circle

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Circle

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
27.8 mi · 35%
East Buck Owens Freeway
16.5 mi · 21%
US Highway 377
12.8 mi · 16%
South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 13%
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
8.82 mi · 11%
Hillcrest Circle
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
57.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howe
00h 44m from Plano
Leave By
3:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Sherwood Shores?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Howe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Plano and 39.7 miles from Sherwood Shores.

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

The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Howe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Howe, 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 Howe.

RAIL

Gainesville

51 mi away
605 East California Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

80 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

83 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

84 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Sherwood Shores. Straight-line distance: 57.92 mi (93.22 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
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#2 Sherwood Shores

Sherwood Shores is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8523200, -96.8177800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Sherwood Shores (-96.81778, 33.85232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $9.97
Round trip
$19.93
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $9.97 $19.93
Mid-grade $4.06 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.44 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.65 $15.88 $31.76

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Sherwood Shores. The current time is 09:34:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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