How far is Presidio, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Presidio, TX to Plano, TX is about 600 miles (965.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 512 miles (824 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Presidio and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presidio and Plano.
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Start on West O'Reilly Street
25 m · 9 sec · West O'Reilly Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Erma Avenue
3271 ft · 1 min · North Erma Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67 Business
1597 ft · 39 sec · US 67 Business
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Turn right onto US Highway 67
54.3 mi · 59 min · US Highway 67
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 67
4.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on South Highland Street
1993 ft · 51 sec · South Highland Street
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Turn right onto East San Antonio Street
2109 ft · 57 sec · East San Antonio Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
24.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on West Holland Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Holland Avenue
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on South US Higway 67
25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
24.1 mi · 23 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue straight
50 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on Rankin Highway
2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
2673 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Presidio and Plano.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
284 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Presidio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Presidio to Plano?
The road trip is about 600 miles (965.6 km) and usually takes 09h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 308.8 miles from Presidio and 291.2 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 512 miles (824 km), while the road route adds roughly 88 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.00 one way or $160.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Presidio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Presidio and Plano. Straight-line distance: 512.02 mi (824.02 km).
#1 Presidio
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,770 |
| Coordinates | 29.5607400, -104.3721500 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 966 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 29m |
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 | $80.00 | $160.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.01 | $180.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.19 | $194.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.53 | $169.06 |
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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