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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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 02h 48m.
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 in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Houston Street
690 ft · 17 sec · Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 236
2904 ft · 1 min · Loop 236
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Turn left
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Loop 59
2.1 mi · 3 min · Loop 59
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples
820 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · East Houston Street
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Broadnax Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street
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Turn slight left
18.3 mi · 23 min
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road
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Take the exit left
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
97.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road
1213 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Turn right onto K Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue
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Continue on Municipal Avenue
2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
120 m · 8 sec · 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 Queen City and Plano.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Como.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queen City and Plano. Straight-line distance: 147.81 mi (237.88 km).
#1 Queen City
City in Cass County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 33.1487400, -94.1501900 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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