Maricopa to Plano: Road Trip Guide & Distance

888.2 miles 1429.5 km · straight line
1065.9 miles estimated 1715.4 km · driving distance
21h 27min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Maricopa from Plano?

The distance from Maricopa to Plano is 888.2 miles (1429.5 km) as the crow flies. Plano is located E of Maricopa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1065.9 miles, taking about 21h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Maricopa in Arizona 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 Maricopa and Plano. 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 Maricopa to Plano

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 27min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 44min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 53min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Maricopa & Plano

Quick Facts

Maricopa
33.06°N, 112.05°W
America/Phoenix
358m 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 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients