How far is Sulphur Springs, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Sulphur Springs, TX to Plano, TX is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.11 mi
01h 17m
Flight
64.08 mi
103.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.08 mi
Kilometers
103.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.11 mi
Kilometers
128.93 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur Springs
2026-04-17T22:30
Arrive Plano
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Caddo Mills
TX

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

From Sulphur Springs
40.8 mi
00h 38m
To Plano
39.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sulphur Springs and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilmer Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Gilmer Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Gilmer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    1479 ft · 31 sec · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive West

    561 ft · 11 sec · Industrial Drive West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto K Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Municipal Avenue

    2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    120 m · 8 sec · East 15th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Drive West
62.3 mi · 78%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 18%
Gilmer Street
1.26 mi · 2%
PGBT
1.02 mi · 1%
K Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
President George Bush Highway
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Drive West

Merge slight left

62 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Mills
00h 38m from Sulphur Springs
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sulphur Springs to Plano?

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caddo Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Sulphur Springs and 39.3 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Mills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caddo Mills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caddo Mills.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

47 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

63 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

82 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur Springs and Plano. Straight-line distance: 64.08 mi (103.13 km).

Sulphur Springs

#1 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
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: Jefferson Street West (-95.601114, 33.138506)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.03 $24.07
Premium $4.59 $12.99 $25.99
Diesel $3.99 $11.30 $22.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur Springs and Plano. The current time is 22:30:46.

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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.