How far is Brackettville, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Brackettville, TX to Plano, TX is about 432.3 miles (695.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brackettville and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brackettville and Plano.
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Start on West Spring Street
7 m · 3 sec · West Spring Street
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Turn right onto South Ann Street
152 m · 18 sec · South Ann Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Military Highway
2841 ft · 37 sec · East Military Highway
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.5 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brackettville and Plano.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brackettville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brackettville to Plano?
The road trip is about 432.3 miles (695.7 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.2 miles from Brackettville and 225.1 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.63 one way or $115.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brackettville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brackettville and Plano. Straight-line distance: 337.62 mi (543.35 km).
#1 Brackettville
City in Texas
| Population | 1,679 |
| Coordinates | 29.3105100, -100.4178600 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 696 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $57.63 | $115.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.84 | $129.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $70.01 | $140.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $60.89 | $121.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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