How far is Aldine, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Aldine, TX to Plano, TX is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.67 mi
03h 47m
Flight
227.02 mi
365.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.02 mi
Kilometers
365.36 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.67 mi
Kilometers
395.36 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Sat, Apr 25, 3:43 AM CDT
Return by in Aldine
Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldine
2026-04-24T23:56
Arrive Plano
Sat, Apr 25, 3:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aldine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Aldine
122.7 mi
01h 53m
To Plano
123 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aldine and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldine and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Aldine Bender Road

    121 m · 14 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hardy Road

    3042 ft · 1 min · East Hardy Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward HTR Toll North

    611 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Hardy Toll Road

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Hardy Toll Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    213.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldine and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
227 mi · 92%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 7%
East 15th Street
0.59 mi
East Hardy Road
0.58 mi
Plano Parkway
0.41 mi
HTR Toll North
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

214 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 53m from Aldine
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aldine and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aldine to Plano?

The road trip is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Aldine and 123 miles from Plano.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aldine and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldine and Plano. Straight-line distance: 227.02 mi (365.36 km).

Aldine

#1 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Plano

#2 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Aldine Bender Road (-95.380272, 29.932707)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.81 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.53
17.34 gal · 65.62 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.76 $65.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.86 $73.73
Premium $4.59 $39.80 $79.61
Diesel $3.99 $34.62 $69.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldine and Plano. The current time is 23:56:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.