How far is Scranton, PA from Texas, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Texas, PA is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Texas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Texas.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
48.6 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1888 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Montgomery Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on Hastings Street
3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street
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Continue on Market Street
2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Take the exit left
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
27.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Route 414
3 mi · 5 min · Route 414
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Keep slight left to continue on Nauvoo Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Nauvoo Road
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Continue on Linck Hill
1.7 mi · 6 min · Linck Hill
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Continue on Heyler Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Heyler Road
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Continue on Texas Creek Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Texas Creek Road
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Continue on Texas Creek Road
66 m · 7 sec · Texas Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Texas Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Texas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
48.6 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Texas?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Scranton and 69.6 miles from Texas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Texas.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Texas. Straight-line distance: 82.66 mi (133.03 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texas
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,417 |
| Coordinates | 41.5350700, -77.2527500 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Texas (-77.25275, 41.53507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.09 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
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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