How far is Plano, TX from West Livingston, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to West Livingston, TX is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and West Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and West Livingston.
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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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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
165.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Continue on Phelps Drive
40.4 mi · 46 min · Phelps Drive
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Turn right onto FM 350 South
3 mi · 7 min · FM 350 South
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Turn right onto Mangum Road
22 m · 2 sec · Mangum Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mangum Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and West Livingston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
165 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to West Livingston?
The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Plano and 116.1 miles from West Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and West Livingston. Straight-line distance: 188.8 mi (303.84 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 West Livingston
Census designated place
| Population | 8,071 |
| Coordinates | 30.6982500, -95.0018800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Livingston (-95.00188, 30.69825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.87 | $69.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.65 | $75.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.74 | $65.49 |
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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