How far is Plano, TX from Terrell, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Terrell, TX is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Terrell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Terrell.
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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
6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
2765 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
1373 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South Virginia Street
16 m · 3 sec · South Virginia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Virginia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Terrell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 80 East
Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Terrell?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 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?
Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Plano and 21.4 miles from Terrell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrell.
Stop Ideas Near Mesquite
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Terrell. Straight-line distance: 31.45 mi (50.61 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 Terrell
Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,693 |
| Coordinates | 32.7359600, -96.2752600 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terrell (-96.27526, 32.73596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
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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