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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.94 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.22 mi
14.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.22 mi
Kilometers
14.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.94 mi
Kilometers
22.44 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in Pottsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pottsboro
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pottsboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Denison
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Pottsboro
7 mi
00h 09m
To Sherman
7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Grayson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Grayson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    81 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1244 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East FM 120

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East FM 120

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ansley Boulevard

    2005 ft · 59 sec · Ansley Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Highway 75

    615 ft · 12 sec · South Highway 75

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Katy Memorial Expressway

    7 mi · 7 min · Katy Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 131: North Travis Street

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1502 ft · 38 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Travis Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Travis Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Lamar Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Memorial Expressway
6.98 mi · 50%
East FM 120
4.51 mi · 32%
North Travis Street
0.85 mi · 6%
South Highway 75
0.39 mi · 3%
Ansley Boulevard
0.38 mi · 3%
North Sam Rayburn Freeway
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denison
00h 09m from Pottsboro
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gainesville

58 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

71 mi away
251 East Main St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

107 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

111 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pottsboro and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 9.22 mi (14.84 km).

Pottsboro

#1 Pottsboro

Town of the United States

Population2,511
Coordinates33.7592700, -96.6694400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Sherman

#2 Sherman

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

Population45,136
Coordinates33.6356600, -96.6088800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Pottsboro (-96.66944, 33.75927)
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pottsboro and Sherman. The current time is 03:53:56.

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.