How far is Sherman, TX from Pottsboro, TX?
The driving distance from Sherman, TX to Pottsboro, TX is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherman and Pottsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman and Pottsboro.
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Start on East Lamar Street
100 m · 17 sec · East Lamar Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
112 m · 17 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Street
2449 ft · 51 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
96 m · 6 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2.3 mi · 2 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Loy Lake Road, Fallon Drive
908 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2115 ft · 44 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn left onto North Loy Lake Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Loy Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West FM 120
3.8 mi · 6 min · West FM 120
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1244 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
81 m · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grayson Street
47 m · 7 sec · Grayson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grayson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherman and Pottsboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Loy Lake Road
Turn left onto North Loy Lake Road
5.38 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherman and Mostly Cloudy near Pottsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherman to Pottsboro?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knollwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Sherman and 8.4 miles from Pottsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherman and Mostly Cloudy near Pottsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Knollwood
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 Knollwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Pottsboro. Straight-line distance: 9.22 mi (14.84 km).
#1 Sherman
A city in Grayson County, Texas.
| Population | 45,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.6356600, -96.6088800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pottsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,511 |
| Coordinates | 33.7592700, -96.6694400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grayson Street (-96.669411, 33.75927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
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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