How far is Spring Valley, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, TX to Plano, TX is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Plano.
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Start on Voss Road
1517 ft · 46 sec · Voss Road
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Turn right onto Westview Drive
1030 ft · 28 sec · Westview Drive
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Turn left onto Bingle Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Bingle Road
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Turn right onto West Little York Road
1861 ft · 37 sec · West Little York Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Victory Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · Victory Drive
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Turn left onto Wheatley Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wheatley Street
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Continue on Ella Boulevard
1288 ft · 30 sec · Ella Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Gulf Bank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Gulf Bank Road
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Turn left onto North Freeway Frontage Road
1787 ft · 36 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
788 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
228.5 mi · 3 hr 58 min · North Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
228 mi · 03h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring Valley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Plano?
The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Spring Valley and 137.1 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 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.61 one way or $65.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spring Valley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Plano. Straight-line distance: 234.05 mi (376.66 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7896700, -95.5035500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $3.47 | $32.61 | $65.22 |
| Mid-grade | $3.96 | $37.20 | $74.39 |
| Premium | $4.34 | $40.77 | $81.54 |
| Diesel | $5.58 | $52.46 | $104.92 |
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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