How far is Queen City, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Queen City, TX to Plano, TX is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.79 mi
02h 48m
Flight
147.81 mi
237.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.81 mi
Kilometers
237.88 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.79 mi
Kilometers
284.51 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Queen City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queen City
2026-04-18T20:20
Arrive Plano
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queen City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Como
TX

Town in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Queen City
87.1 mi
01h 24m
To Plano
89.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queen City and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Houston Street

    690 ft · 17 sec · Houston Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 236

    2904 ft · 1 min · Loop 236

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Loop 59

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Loop 59

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples

    820 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · East Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadnax Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto K Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Municipal Avenue

    2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    120 m · 8 sec · East 15th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ferguson Road
98.8 mi · 56%
East Houston Street
14.9 mi · 8%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 8%
West Main Street
12.1 mi · 7%
Loop 59
2.15 mi · 1%
PGBT
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Ferguson Road

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Como
01h 24m from Queen City
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Queen City and 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 Queen City to Plano?

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Como is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Queen City and 89.7 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.58 one way or $47.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Queen City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Como

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

44 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

80 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

94 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

111 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queen City and Plano. Straight-line distance: 147.81 mi (237.88 km).

Queen City

#1 Queen City

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population1,436
Coordinates33.1487400, -94.1501900
Altitude109
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: Houston Street (-94.150194, 33.148722)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $23.58
Round trip
$47.16
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.58 $47.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.53 $53.06
Premium $4.59 $28.65 $57.30
Diesel $3.99 $24.92 $49.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Queen City and Plano. The current time is 20:20:31.

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.