How far is Plano, TX from Springtown, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Springtown, TX is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Springtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Springtown.
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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
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Continue on Southwest Big Bend Trail
12.1 mi · 14 min · Southwest Big Bend Trail
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Turn slight left
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Rice Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on 36th Division Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 106
1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 106
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Turn right onto County Road 103
1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 103
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 103
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Springtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
61.7 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Springtown?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Cleburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Plano and 75.6 miles from Springtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springtown.
Stop Ideas Near Cleburne
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 Cleburne.
Cleburne
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Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Springtown. Straight-line distance: 121 mi (194.73 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 Springtown
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,304 |
| Coordinates | 31.8021000, -98.1897600 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springtown (-98.18976, 31.8021)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.71 | $45.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.52 | $49.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.32 | $42.65 |
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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