How far is Pleasanton, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Pleasanton, TX to Plano, TX is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
338.29 mi
04h 54m
Flight
299.18 mi
481.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.18 mi
Kilometers
481.48 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.29 mi
Kilometers
544.42 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Tue, May 12, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasanton
Wed, May 13, 4:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasanton
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Plano
Tue, May 12, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasanton
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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Pleasanton
168.8 mi
02h 27m
To Plano
169.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road

    792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston

    605 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 29%
Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 25%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 17%
I 37 North
23.4 mi · 7%
90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 6%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

86 mi · 01h 19m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
299.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
02h 27m from Pleasanton
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasanton and Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Pleasanton and 169.4 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.12 one way or $90.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasanton and Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasanton and Plano. Straight-line distance: 299.18 mi (481.48 km).

Pleasanton

#1 Pleasanton

Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America

Population11,007
Coordinates28.9671900, -98.4786300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Plano

#2 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
Start: TX 97 (-98.478744, 28.967221)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.19 L · about $45.12
Round trip
$90.24
23.88 gal · 90.38 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.12 $90.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.77 $101.54
Premium $4.59 $54.82 $109.63
Diesel $3.99 $47.68 $95.35

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasanton and Plano. The current time is 18:27:04.

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.