How far is Uvalde, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Uvalde, TX to Plano, TX is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
392.43 mi
05h 49m
Flight
320.35 mi
515.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.35 mi
Kilometers
515.56 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.43 mi
Kilometers
631.56 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Uvalde
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uvalde
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uvalde
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
Georgetown
TX

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Uvalde
187.3 mi
02h 54m
To Plano
205.2 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Uvalde and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Getty Street

    9 m · 8 sec · North Getty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90

  4. 4

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 48%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 14%
East US Highway 90
37.7 mi · 10%
US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 6%
Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 5%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.1 mi
320.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
02h 54m from Uvalde
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Uvalde 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 Uvalde to Plano?

The road trip is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.3 miles from Uvalde and 205.2 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.34 one way or $104.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Uvalde and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

27 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

41 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

55 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

57 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uvalde and Plano. Straight-line distance: 320.35 mi (515.56 km).

Uvalde

#1 Uvalde

City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas

Population15,977
Coordinates29.2096800, -99.7861700
Altitude277
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: North Getty Street (-99.786202, 29.209701)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.85 gal
52.42 L · about $52.34
Round trip
$104.68
27.7 gal · 104.84 L
Estimated CO2
123.1 kg one way
Round trip: 246.2 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.34 $104.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.89 $117.78
Premium $4.59 $63.59 $127.17
Diesel $3.99 $55.30 $110.61

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 Uvalde and Plano. The current time is 23:39:32.

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.