How far is Plano, TX from Stowell, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Stowell, TX is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.6 miles (421 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Stowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Stowell.
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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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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
209.3 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
50.2 mi · 54 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Langston Drive, Old Needlepoint Road
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Grand Parkway North
3019 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
1048 ft · 23 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur
2059 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 124 South: Winnie
156 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 73
1083 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto Gulfway Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive
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Continue on Gulfway Drive
19 m · 6 sec · Gulfway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gulfway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Stowell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
209 mi · 03h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Stowell?
The road trip is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Plano and 157.6 miles from Stowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.6 miles (421 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 5:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.06 one way or $84.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stowell.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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 Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Stowell. Straight-line distance: 261.61 mi (421.02 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 Stowell
City in Texas
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 29.7899400, -94.3832400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stowell (-94.38324, 29.78994)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.32 | $94.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.10 | $102.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.44 | $88.88 |
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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