How far is Preston, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Preston, TX to Plano, TX is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Plano.
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Start on Preston Bend Road
9.8 mi · 18 min · Preston Bend Road
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Turn left
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
143 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
99 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Preston Bend Road
154 m · 10 sec · Preston Bend Road
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Continue on Hardenburg Lane
6.9 mi · 8 min · Hardenburg Lane
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Take the ramp left toward US 82 East: Sherman
1654 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 82
4.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Denison, Dallas
760 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 82
1059 ft · 21 sec · East Highway 82
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2097 ft · 42 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
8.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
26.9 mi · 29 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Turn left onto West 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 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 Preston and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Central Expressway
Continue on North Central Expressway
26.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Preston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Plano?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Howe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Preston and 34.2 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.55 one way or $17.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Preston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Howe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza Park
City of Anna City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Plano. Straight-line distance: 59.71 mi (96.1 km).
#1 Preston
Preston is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8823200, -96.6330500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $3.49 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
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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