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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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.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
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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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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater
888 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 20 Frontage Road
1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 135 North
4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North
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Keep slight left
15 m · 1 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
16.3 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 79
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Turn left onto US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Continue on North Railroad Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Rusk Street
17.1 mi · 25 min · East Rusk Street
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Turn right onto Jacob Street
1244 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street
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Turn left onto Bear Drive
118 m · 8 sec · Bear Drive
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Turn right onto Ross Graves Drive
62 m · 4 sec · Ross Graves Drive
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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.
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
83.7 mi · 01h 24m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hideaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Timpson. Straight-line distance: 154.86 mi (249.22 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 Timpson
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,130 |
| Coordinates | 31.9037800, -94.3952000 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timpson (-94.3952, 31.90378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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