How far is Plano, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Plano and Houston is 238.39 miles (383.65 km).

Flight distance from Plano, TX to Houston, TX is 238.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Plano to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Plano, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 259.6 miles (417.79 km) by car.

Driving from Plano to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Plano is known for its technology industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Legoland Discovery Center and the Frontiers of Flight Museum.

Population 291296
GPS Coordinates 33°1'11"N 96°41'56"W
Latitude 33.0198400
Longitude -96.6988900
Altitude 203
Country United States
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#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.

Population 2316120
GPS Coordinates 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W
Latitude 29.7632800
Longitude -95.3632700
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Plano and Houston

The distance between Plano and Houston is 418 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Plano and Houston. The current time is 00:28:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.68 liters (9.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plano and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plano to Houston is $27.67 (diesel $36.58).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $27.67 $31.56 $34.6 $36.58

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plano and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Arlington, TX to Plano 40.22 miles (65 km)

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Driving distance from Austin, TX to Plano 214.88 miles (346 km)

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Driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Plano 579.49 miles (933 km)

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Driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Plano 445.96 miles (718 km)

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Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Plano 18.8 miles (30 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Plano 50.98 miles (82 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Plano 18.86 miles (30 km)

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Driving distance from Garland, TX to Plano 152.64 miles (246 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Plano 31.79 miles (51 km)

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Driving distance from Irving, TX to Plano 25.01 miles (40 km)

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Driving distance from Laredo, TX to Plano 465.41 miles (749 km)

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