How far is Plano, TX from Stephenville, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Stephenville, TX is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.48 mi
02h 19m
Flight
103.45 mi
166.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.45 mi
Kilometers
166.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.48 mi
Kilometers
192.28 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stephenville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T01:13
Arrive Stephenville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
White Settlement
TX

City in Texas

From Plano
59.7 mi
01h 09m
To Stephenville
59.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Stephenville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    798 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  20. 20

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    2613 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury

    975 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  25. 25

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    41.2 mi · 49 min · Cresson Bypass

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Graham Street

    11 m · 1 sec · North Graham Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Graham Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cresson Bypass
41.2 mi · 34%
Jim Wright Freeway
16.5 mi · 14%
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 11%
US Highway 377 South
11 mi · 9%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 6%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cresson Bypass

Continue on Cresson Bypass

41.2 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Settlement
01h 09m from Plano
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Stephenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Stephenville?

The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

White Settlement is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Plano and 59.8 miles from Stephenville.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Stephenville.

Stop Ideas Near White Settlement

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

13 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

46 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

61 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Stephenville. Straight-line distance: 103.45 mi (166.49 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
Stephenville

#2 Stephenville

City in Texas, USA

Population21,687
Coordinates32.2207000, -98.2022600
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Stephenville (-98.20226, 32.2207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.96 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.89
8.44 gal · 31.92 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.95 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.94 $35.89
Premium $4.59 $19.37 $38.75
Diesel $3.99 $16.85 $33.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Stephenville. The current time is 01:13:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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