How far is Plano, TX from Timpson, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Timpson, TX is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.1 mi
03h 26m
Flight
154.86 mi
249.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.86 mi
Kilometers
249.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.1 mi
Kilometers
294.67 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-19T04:21
Arrive Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hideaway
TX

City in Texas

From Plano
91.5 mi
01h 43m
To Timpson
91.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 635 East

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    2765 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater

    888 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 20 Frontage Road

    1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    15 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  23. 23

    Turn left onto US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  24. 24

    Continue on North Railroad Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Railroad Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Rusk Street

    17.1 mi · 25 min · East Rusk Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 8 sec · Bear Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 4 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Graves Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
104 mi · 57%
East Rusk Street
17.1 mi · 9%
South Henderson Boulevard
16.3 mi · 9%
US Route 259
16.2 mi · 9%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 6%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hideaway
01h 43m from Plano
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plano and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Timpson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Hideaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Plano and 91.6 miles from Timpson.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.41 one way or $48.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plano and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Timpson.

Stop Ideas Near Hideaway

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

19 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

21 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

69 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

102 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Timpson. Straight-line distance: 154.86 mi (249.22 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
Timpson

#2 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Timpson (-94.3952, 31.90378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.46 L · about $24.41
Round trip
$48.82
12.92 gal · 48.92 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.41 $48.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.94
Premium $4.59 $29.66 $59.32
Diesel $3.99 $25.79 $51.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Timpson. The current time is 04:21:09.

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.