How far is Spur, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Spur, TX to Plano, TX is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
280.44 mi
04h 36m
Flight
242.24 mi
389.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.24 mi
Kilometers
389.85 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.44 mi
Kilometers
451.33 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Spur
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spur
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spur
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
Holliday
TX

City in Archer County, Texas, United States

From Spur
146.6 mi
02h 18m
To Plano
133.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°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 Spur and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Harris Street

    23 m · 7 sec · West Harris Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Burlington Avenue

    1677 ft · 37 sec · Burlington Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hill Street

    1852 ft · 31 sec · West Hill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 70

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 70

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 70

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 70

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Highway 82

    1066 ft · 17 sec · West Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on 5th Street

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  19. 19

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · 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 Spur 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
93.5 mi · 33%
Central East Freeway
72 mi · 26%
US 82 East
49 mi · 17%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 8%
President George Bush Turnpike
13.5 mi · 5%
South Stemmons Freeway
10.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Continue on 5th Street

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
242.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holliday
02h 18m from Spur
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spur 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 Spur to Plano?

The road trip is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Holliday is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Spur and 133.8 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spur and Plano. Straight-line distance: 242.24 mi (389.85 km).

Spur

#1 Spur

City in Dickens County, Texas, USA

Population1,167
Coordinates33.4764800, -100.8556900
Altitude698
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: West Harris Street (-100.855658, 33.476543)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.9 gal
37.46 L · about $37.41
Round trip
$74.82
19.8 gal · 74.92 L
Estimated CO2
88 kg one way
Round trip: 176 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.41 $74.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.09 $84.19
Premium $4.59 $45.45 $90.90
Diesel $3.99 $39.53 $79.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spur and Plano. The current time is 23:31:27.

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.