How far is Plano, TX from Val Verde Park, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Val Verde Park, TX is about 440.1 miles (708.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Val Verde Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Val Verde Park.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West
1680 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
37.7 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 90
37.4 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East Military Highway
24.6 mi · 28 min · East Military Highway
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
2.1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90 East
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Turn right onto Charles Drive
833 ft · 42 sec · Charles Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dennis Drive
88 m · 15 sec · Dennis Drive
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Turn right onto Texas Drive
1402 ft · 1 min · Texas Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Texas Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Val Verde Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Val Verde Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Val Verde Park?
The road trip is about 440.1 miles (708.2 km) and usually takes 08h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.2 miles from Plano and 219.8 miles from Val Verde Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.69 one way or $117.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Val Verde Park.
Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek
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 Onion Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Val Verde Park. Straight-line distance: 350.76 mi (564.5 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 Val Verde Park
Census designated place
| Population | 2,384 |
| Coordinates | 29.3749500, -100.8317600 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Val Verde Park (-100.83176, 29.37495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 708 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $58.69 | $117.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.03 | $132.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $71.30 | $142.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $62.01 | $124.02 |
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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