Long Island to Plano: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1402.6 miles 2257.3 km · straight line
1600.2 miles actual route 2575.2 km · driving distance
29h 31min estimated drive time
$154 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 19min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Plano?

The distance from Long Island to Plano is 1402.6 miles (2257.3 km) as the crow flies. Plano is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1600.2 miles, taking about 29h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 19min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Plano 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island and Plano. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Island to Plano

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 31min $154 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 25min $128–$240* Budget
Train ~38h 22min $192–$560* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Plano

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Plano
33.02°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 468 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM