Los Angeles to Plano: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1240.6 miles 1996.5 km · straight line
1432.8 miles actual route 2305.8 km · driving distance
24h 56min estimated drive time
$138 - $170 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Plano?

The distance from Los Angeles to Plano is 1240.6 miles (1996.5 km) as the crow flies. Plano is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1432.8 miles, taking about 24h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Plano

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 56min $138 - $170 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 55min $115–$215* Budget
Train ~32h 25min $172–$501* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Plano

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 414 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM