How far is Sugar Land, TX from Plano, TX?
Fastest route
The distance between Sugar Land, Texas and Plano, Texas is approximately 279 miles (449 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via I-45 N. The estimated travel time is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
Directions
- Start from Sugar Land, Texas.
- Merge onto U.S. 59 Frontage Rd.
- Take the I-69 N/US-59 N ramp.
- Use the right 3 lanes to take exit 115 to merge onto Sam Houston Tollway N (Toll road).
- Continue onto TX-8 Beltway E/Sam Houston Tollway E.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take the I-45 N/I-45 S exit toward Dallas/Downtown.
- Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-45 N.
- Take exit 28A toward Plano Pkwy/15th St.
- Continue on N Central Expy.
- Take Exit 29 and N Central Expy to E 15th St in Plano.
- Merge onto N Central Expy.
- Use the left lane to take the ramp to N Central Expy.
- Keep right to continue on Exit 29, following signs for 15th St, and merge onto N Central Expy.
- Continue straight to stay on N Central Expy.
- Turn right onto 13th St/13th/14th Connector.
- Finally, turn right onto E 15th St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your trip according to the estimated travel time of 4 hours and 24 minutes.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device for real-time traffic updates.
- 💵 Keep some cash or change ready for toll road fees.
- 🍴 Pack snacks or plan for food stops along the way.
- 🚦 Be prepared for possible road closures on I-345.
- 🛣️ Follow the highway signs carefully to ensure you don't miss any exits or turns.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sugar Land and Plano is 243.17 miles (391.35 km).
Flight distance from Sugar Land, TX to Plano, TX is 243.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Sugar Land to Plano with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sugar Land, Texas to Plano, Texas is: 277.49 miles (446.58 km) by car.
Driving from Sugar Land to Plano will take approximately 04 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Sugar Land
The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas. It is located in the metropolitan area of Houston. Sugar Land is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sugar Land Museum and the Sugar Land Children's Museum.
| Population | 117875 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°37'11"N 95°38'6"W |
| Latitude | 29.6196800 |
| Longitude | -95.6349500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Plano: East 15th Street (-96.698873,33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sugar Land and Plano
The distance between Sugar Land and Plano is 447 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 57 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 Sugar Land and Plano. The current time is 20:24:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.07 liters (9.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sugar Land and Plano.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sugar Land to Plano is $29.58 (diesel $39.1).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $29.58 | $33.73 | $36.98 | $39.1 |
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The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sugar Land and Plano (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
