How far is Sweetwater, TX from Plains, TX?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, TX to Plains, TX is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 17m.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Plains.
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Start on Lamar Street
32 m · 9 sec · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Broadway Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Midland
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87: San Angelo, Lamesa
649 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto West Interstate 20
771 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto North US Highway 87
2.3 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87
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Take the ramp straight
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
2209 ft · 25 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Bryan Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue
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Continue on North State Highway 137
15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137
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Continue on Brownfield Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on State Highway 137
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Turn left onto Seagraves Road
1240 ft · 22 sec · Seagraves Road
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Turn sharp right onto South 14th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
128 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 380
30.5 mi · 31 min · US Highway 380
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Continue on Cowboy Way
3260 ft · 50 sec · Cowboy Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cowboy Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater and Plains.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
63 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Sweetwater and Partly Cloudy near Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to Plains?
The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Ackerly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Sweetwater and 89.6 miles from Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sweetwater and Partly Cloudy near Plains.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Plains. Straight-line distance: 149.1 mi (239.96 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,535 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709500, -100.4059400 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plains
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,616 |
| Coordinates | 33.1887100, -102.8279900 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plains (-102.82799, 33.18871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $3.88 | $24.52 | $49.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $27.71 | $55.43 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $30.08 | $60.17 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $37.35 | $74.70 |
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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