How far is Anderson, TX from Plantersville, TX?

The driving distance from Anderson, TX to Plantersville, TX is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.22 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13 mi
20.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13 mi
Kilometers
20.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.22 mi
Kilometers
24.5 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plantersville
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Anderson
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-05-12T21:30
Arrive Plantersville
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Navasota
TX

City in the U.

From Anderson
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To Plantersville
7.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Plantersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Plantersville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Apalonia Avenue

    15.2 mi · 27 min · West Apalonia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Old Schoolhouse Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Old Schoolhouse Road

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Schoolhouse Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Plantersville.

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
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Apalonia Avenue
15.2 mi · 100%
Old Schoolhouse Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

West Apalonia Avenue

Start on West Apalonia Avenue

15.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Navasota
00h 11m from Anderson
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Anderson and Sunny near Plantersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Plantersville?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Navasota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Anderson and 7.6 miles from Plantersville.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Anderson and Sunny near Plantersville.

Stop Ideas Near Navasota

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Navasota, 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 Navasota.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

36 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

42 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

98 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

99 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Plantersville. Straight-line distance: 13 mi (20.92 km).

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#1 Anderson

City in Texas, USA

Population248
Coordinates30.4871500, -95.9869000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plantersville

Unincorporated community in Grimes County, Texas

Population604
Coordinates30.3329900, -95.8619000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: West Apalonia Avenue (-95.986921, 30.487195)
End: Old School Road (-95.861743, 30.333001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.08
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.04 $4.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.30 $4.59
Premium $4.59 $2.48 $4.96
Diesel $3.99 $2.16 $4.31

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Plantersville. The current time is 21:30:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.