How far is Redwater, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Redwater, TX to Plano, TX is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.61 mi
02h 40m
Flight
143.26 mi
230.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.26 mi
Kilometers
230.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.61 mi
Kilometers
269.75 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Redwater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redwater
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redwater
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
Pine Forest
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Redwater
88.3 mi
01h 20m
To Plano
79.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redwater and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    60 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 991

    65 m · 13 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 991

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Page Street

    785 ft · 38 sec · Page Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shiloh Street

    823 ft · 43 sec · Shiloh Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Redwater Boulevard West

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Redwater Boulevard West

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    139.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto K Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Municipal Avenue

    2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    120 m · 8 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwater Boulevard West
148 mi · 88%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 9%
PGBT
1.02 mi · 1%
K Avenue
0.66 mi
President George Bush Highway
0.66 mi
Municipal Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Redwater Boulevard West

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 21m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
143.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Forest
01h 20m from Redwater
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Redwater 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 Redwater to Plano?

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Pine Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Redwater and 79.3 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Redwater and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Forest

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

51 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

85 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

92 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

114 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redwater and Plano. Straight-line distance: 143.26 mi (230.56 km).

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#1 Redwater

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population1,104
Coordinates33.3581800, -94.2543600
Altitude90
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: Church Street (-94.254378, 33.358022)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.39 L · about $22.33
Round trip
$44.67
11.82 gal · 44.78 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.33 $44.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.13 $50.26
Premium $4.59 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $3.99 $23.60 $47.20

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 Redwater and Plano. The current time is 21:48:39.

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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.