How far is Texarkana, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Texarkana, TX to Plano, TX is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
180.91 mi
02h 42m
Flight
155.77 mi
250.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.77 mi
Kilometers
250.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.91 mi
Kilometers
291.15 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texarkana
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
Pine Forest
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Texarkana
89.9 mi
01h 21m
To Plano
91 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Texarkana and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 7th Street

    91 m · 11 sec · West 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    117 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Summerhill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Summerhill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Boston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · New Boston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sowell Lane

    144 m · 10 sec · Sowell Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    659 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jarvis Parkway

    1148 ft · 15 sec · Jarvis Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Dallas

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    157.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  12. 12

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto K Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Municipal Avenue

    2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    120 m · 8 sec · East 15th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
158 mi · 87%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 8%
New Boston Road
2.08 mi · 1%
PGBT
1.02 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.82 mi
Summerhill Road
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 39m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Forest
01h 21m from Texarkana
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texarkana 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 Texarkana to Plano?

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Pine Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Texarkana and 91 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.15 one way or $48.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Texarkana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Forest

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Forest, 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 Pine Forest.

RAIL

Mineola

51 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

85 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

92 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

114 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Plano. Straight-line distance: 155.77 mi (250.69 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population36,221
Coordinates33.4251300, -94.0476900
Altitude91
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 7th Street (-94.047752, 33.425236)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.17 L · about $24.15
Round trip
$48.30
12.78 gal · 48.34 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.15 $48.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.17 $54.34
Premium $4.59 $29.34 $58.67
Diesel $3.99 $25.52 $51.03

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 Texarkana and Plano. The current time is 23:39:18.

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.