How far is Plano, TX from Waskom, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Waskom, TX is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Waskom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Waskom.
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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
133.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80, FM 9, FM 134: Waskom
1089 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on South Interstate 20 West
115 m · 13 sec · South Interstate 20 West
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Turn left
604 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto West Texas Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Texas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lake Street
32 m · 5 sec · South Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Waskom.
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
133 mi · 02h 16m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waskom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Waskom?
The road trip is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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 88.3 miles from Plano and 88.6 miles from Waskom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.58 one way or $47.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waskom.
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.
Mineola
Tyler, TX
Longview
Marshall
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Waskom. Straight-line distance: 157.85 mi (254.04 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 Waskom
City in Harrison County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,150 |
| Coordinates | 32.4787600, -94.0596300 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waskom (-94.05963, 32.47876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.65 | $57.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.92 | $49.83 |
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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