How far is Pottsboro, TX from Sherman, TX?
The driving distance from Pottsboro, TX to Sherman, TX is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pottsboro and Sherman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottsboro and Sherman.
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Start on Grayson Street
47 m · 9 sec · Grayson Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
81 m · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1244 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East FM 120
4.5 mi · 7 min · East FM 120
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Turn right onto Ansley Boulevard
2005 ft · 59 sec · Ansley Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Highway 75
615 ft · 12 sec · South Highway 75
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Take the ramp slight left
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Memorial Expressway
7 mi · 7 min · Katy Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 131: North Travis Street
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
1502 ft · 38 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn left onto North Travis Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Travis Street
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Turn left onto East Lamar Street
12 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pottsboro and Sherman.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Katy Memorial Expressway
Merge slight left onto Katy Memorial Expressway
6.98 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pottsboro and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pottsboro to Sherman?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Pottsboro and 7 miles from Sherman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pottsboro and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherman.
Stop Ideas Near Denison
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 Denison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pottsboro and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 9.22 mi (14.84 km).
#1 Pottsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,511 |
| Coordinates | 33.7592700, -96.6694400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherman
A city in Grayson County, Texas.
| Population | 45,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.6356600, -96.6088800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
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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