How far is Braidwood, IL from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Braidwood, IL to Plano, TX is about 847.1 miles (1363.3 km), with a travel time of about 15h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 736.1 miles (1184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Braidwood and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Braidwood and Plano.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Washington Street
2638 ft · 53 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Kennedy Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Kennedy Road
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Continue on East Reed Road
532 ft · 21 sec · East Reed Road
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Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
75.9 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, I 55 South, I 44 East: Tulsa, Memphis, Kansas City, Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
266.5 mi · 4 hr 50 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike
46.6 mi · 47 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Big Cabin
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
44.1 mi · 57 min
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Continue on South Dewey Avenue
10.9 mi · 14 min · South Dewey Avenue
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Continue on North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on South 32nd Street
98.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min · South 32nd Street
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on South Big Bend Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · South Big Bend Road
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Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
89.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Turn left onto West 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 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 Braidwood and Plano.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
267 mi · 04h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Braidwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Braidwood to Plano?
The road trip is about 847.1 miles (1363.3 km) and usually takes 15h 43m 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?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 423.6 miles from Braidwood and 423.5 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 736.1 miles (1184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 111 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 CST. 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 $134.36 one way or $268.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 265.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Braidwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plano.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Braidwood and Plano. Straight-line distance: 736.1 mi (1184.64 km).
#1 Braidwood
City in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,148 |
| Coordinates | 41.2650300, -88.2122800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 34m |
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 | $4.50 | $134.36 | $268.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $152.98 | $305.95 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $169.69 | $339.37 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $194.91 | $389.83 |
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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