How far is Robert Lee, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Robert Lee, TX to Plano, TX is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.91 mi
04h 16m
Flight
234.05 mi
376.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.05 mi
Kilometers
376.67 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.91 mi
Kilometers
431.16 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Sun, May 31, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in Robert Lee
Sun, May 31, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robert Lee
2026-05-31T00:59
Arrive Plano
Sun, May 31, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robert Lee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Robert Lee
134.4 mi
02h 08m
To Plano
133.5 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Robert Lee and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    1097 ft · 31 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Park Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State Street

    51.4 mi · 56 min · North State Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 51%
North State Street
51.4 mi · 19%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 5%
Highland Park Road
11.8 mi · 4%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
234.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
02h 08m from Robert Lee
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Robert Lee and Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robert Lee to Plano?

The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.4 miles from Robert Lee and 133.5 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robert Lee and Sunny near Plano.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robert Lee and Plano. Straight-line distance: 234.05 mi (376.67 km).

Robert Lee

#1 Robert Lee

American city in Coke County, Texas

Population1,032
Coordinates31.8923700, -100.4848200
Altitude557
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: 7th Street (-100.484765, 31.892451)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.79 L · about $35.71
Round trip
$71.42
18.9 gal · 71.58 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.71 $71.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.18 $80.36
Premium $4.59 $43.38 $86.77
Diesel $3.99 $37.73 $75.47

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Robert Lee and Plano. The current time is 00:59:23.

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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.