Belton, Missouri to Plainview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

510.6 miles 821.7 km · straight line
612.7 miles estimated 986 km · driving distance
12h 20min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Belton, Missouri from Plainview, Texas?

The distance from Belton, Missouri to Plainview, Texas is 510.6 miles (821.7 km) as the crow flies. Plainview, Texas is located SW of Belton, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 612.7 miles, taking about 12h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Belton, Missouri in Missouri and Plainview, Texas in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Belton, Missouri and Plainview, Texas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Belton, Missouri to Plainview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 20min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 48min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 2min $74–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Belton, Missouri & Plainview, Texas

Quick Facts

Belton, Missouri
38.81°N, 94.53°W
America/Chicago
337m elevation
Plainview, Texas
34.18°N, 101.71°W
America/Chicago
1025m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients