How far is Brownfield, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Brownfield, TX to Plano, TX is about 360 miles (579.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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
359.93 mi
05h 50m
Flight
322.86 mi
519.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.86 mi
Kilometers
519.6 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.93 mi
Kilometers
579.25 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in Brownfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownfield
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownfield
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
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Brownfield
194.2 mi
02h 55m
To Plano
165.7 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lubbock Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Lubbock Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Seagraves Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lamesa Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 137

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137

  6. 6

    Continue on Lamesa Highway

    14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Brownfield Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Highway 137

    15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137

  9. 9

    Continue on North Bryan Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    1.1 km · 53 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    825 ft · 19 sec · West Interstate 20

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene

    539 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    243.3 mi · 4 hr 6 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 Brownfield and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
243 mi · 68%
North US Highway 87
20.5 mi · 6%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
Lamesa Highway
15.6 mi · 4%
North State Highway 137
15.3 mi · 4%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

243 mi · 04h 06m

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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
322.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 55m from Brownfield
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownfield and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 360 miles (579.3 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.2 miles from Brownfield and 165.7 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.99 one way or $95.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownfield and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownfield and Plano. Straight-line distance: 322.86 mi (519.6 km).

Brownfield

#1 Brownfield

City in Texas, USA

Population9,236
Coordinates33.1812000, -102.2743500
Altitude1009
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: US 82 East (-102.274358, 33.181204)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.7 gal
48.08 L · about $47.99
Round trip
$95.99
25.4 gal · 96.16 L
Estimated CO2
112.9 kg one way
Round trip: 225.7 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.99 $95.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.00 $108.00
Premium $4.59 $58.31 $116.61
Diesel $3.99 $50.71 $101.42

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 Brownfield and Plano. The current time is 03:14:41.

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.