How far is Seminole, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Seminole, TX to Plano, TX is about 385.3 miles (620 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.7 miles (556.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
385.23 mi
06h 07m
Flight
345.64 mi
556.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.64 mi
Kilometers
556.25 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.23 mi
Kilometers
619.97 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Seminole
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seminole
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seminole
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Seminole
195.8 mi
03h 03m
To Plano
189.5 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Seminole and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue A

    38.7 mi · 44 min · East Avenue A

  2. 2

    Continue on Seminole Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Seminole Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  7. 7

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    825 ft · 19 sec · West Interstate 20

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene

    539 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    243.3 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  28. 28

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

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  31. 31

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
243 mi · 63%
East Avenue A
38.7 mi · 10%
North US Highway 87
20.5 mi · 5%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 3%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

243 mi · 04h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
345.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
03h 03m from Seminole
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seminole 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 Seminole to Plano?

The road trip is about 385.3 miles (620 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.8 miles from Seminole and 189.5 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 345.7 miles (556.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.36 one way or $102.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seminole and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seminole and Plano. Straight-line distance: 345.64 mi (556.25 km).

Seminole

#1 Seminole

City in Texas, USA

Population7,952
Coordinates32.7189900, -102.6449100
Altitude1005
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: East Avenue A (-102.64491, 32.718984)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 620 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.59 gal
51.46 L · about $51.36
Round trip
$102.71
27.18 gal · 102.92 L
Estimated CO2
120.8 kg one way
Round trip: 241.5 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.36 $102.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.78 $115.57
Premium $4.59 $62.39 $124.78
Diesel $3.99 $54.26 $108.53

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Seminole and Plano. The current time is 18:27:47.

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.