How far is Brady, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Brady, TX to Plano, TX is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (325 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.55 mi
03h 57m
Flight
201.91 mi
324.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.91 mi
Kilometers
324.95 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.55 mi
Kilometers
383.91 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brady
2026-04-22T21:47
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brady
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
Stephenville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Brady
117.1 mi
01h 58m
To Plano
121.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 377

    43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · United States Highway 377

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    70 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street

    2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 67/377 East

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East

  9. 9

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  12. 12

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Washington Street

    2538 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Senator Robert J. Glasgow Loop

    2 mi · 4 min · Senator Robert J. Glasgow Loop

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Lingleville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Lingleville Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    96 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1105 ft · 30 sec · I-20 Service Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    740 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  27. 27

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  28. 28

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  34. 34

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  38. 38

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 377
43.5 mi · 18%
I 20 East
33.9 mi · 14%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 8%
US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 5%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 377

Continue on United States Highway 377

43.5 mi · 01h 05m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
201.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stephenville
01h 58m from Brady
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brady and Slight 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 Brady to Plano?

The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Stephenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Brady and 121.5 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 201.9 miles (325 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.82 one way or $63.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brady and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Stephenville

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

78 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

101 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

McGregor

115 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brady and Plano. Straight-line distance: 201.91 mi (324.95 km).

Brady

#1 Brady

City in Texas

Population5,178
Coordinates31.1351700, -99.3350600
Altitude511
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: Main Street (-99.335051, 31.135546)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.86 L · about $31.82
Round trip
$63.64
16.84 gal · 63.72 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.82 $63.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.80 $71.60
Premium $4.59 $38.66 $77.31
Diesel $3.99 $33.62 $67.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brady and Plano. The current time is 21:47:19.

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.