How far is Washington, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Washington, TX to Plano, TX is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.9 miles (304 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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.
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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 29m.
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 and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Plano.
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Start on the route
75 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto FM 1155 East
10 m · 1 sec · FM 1155 East
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Continue on FM 1155 East
1.4 mi · 3 min · FM 1155 East
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Turn right onto State Highway 105
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 105
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 90
41.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Highway 90
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Turn right onto East South Street
819 ft · 19 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South May Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South May Street
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Continue on State Highway 75 North
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 75 North
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Take the ramp left
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Continue on North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · 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 Washington and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 75 North
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Plano?
The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Washington and 107.8 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.9 miles (304 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.61 one way or $57.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Plano. Straight-line distance: 188.89 mi (303.99 km).
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 30.3252100, -96.1566300 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.61 | $57.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.75 | $69.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.23 | $60.45 |
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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