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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Hunt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Jefferson Street West
35 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street West
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Turn left onto Gilmer Street
77 m · 5 sec · Gilmer Street
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Turn straight onto Gilmer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street
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Continue on South Broadway Street
1479 ft · 31 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Industrial Drive West
561 ft · 11 sec · Industrial Drive West
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Take the ramp slight left
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
62 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road
1213 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Turn right onto K Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue
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Continue on Municipal Avenue
2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
120 m · 8 sec · 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 Sulphur Springs and Plano.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caddo Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur Springs and Plano. Straight-line distance: 64.08 mi (103.13 km).
#1 Sulphur Springs
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 16,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1384500, -95.6010700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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