How far is Willis, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Willis, TX to Plano, TX is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.45 mi
03h 04m
Flight
193.07 mi
310.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.07 mi
Kilometers
310.71 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.45 mi
Kilometers
338.69 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Return by in Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willis
2026-04-23T05:44
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willis
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
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Willis
104.8 mi
01h 32m
To Plano
105.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Willis and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Stewart Street

    11 m · 5 sec · East Stewart Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Danville Street

    1064 ft · 20 sec · North Danville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North State Highway 75

    2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Calvary Road

    621 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2656 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    188.8 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  8. 8

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calvary Road
189 mi · 90%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 8%
North State Highway 75
2.05 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.59 mi
Plano Parkway
0.41 mi
North Danville Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Calvary Road

Merge slight left

189 mi · 03h 12m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
193.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 32m from Willis
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Willis 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 Willis to Plano?

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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 104.8 miles from Willis and 105.7 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Willis and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willis and Plano. Straight-line distance: 193.07 mi (310.71 km).

Willis

#1 Willis

City in Texas, USA

Population7,122
Coordinates30.4249300, -95.4799400
Altitude116
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: East Stewart Street (-95.47996, 30.424987)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.11 L · about $28.08
Round trip
$56.16
14.86 gal · 56.22 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.08 $56.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.59 $63.18
Premium $4.59 $34.11 $68.22
Diesel $3.99 $29.67 $59.34

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 Willis and Plano. The current time is 05:44:38.

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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.