How far is Corsicana, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Corsicana, TX to Plano, TX is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.63 mi
01h 12m
Flight
65.26 mi
105.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.26 mi
Kilometers
105.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.63 mi
Kilometers
118.5 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Corsicana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corsicana
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corsicana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ferris
TX

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

From Corsicana
36.5 mi
00h 36m
To Plano
37.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 13th Street

    76 m · 13 sec · North 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue

    2406 ft · 59 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 7th Street

    1063 ft · 20 sec · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Business 45

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Business 45

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  8. 8

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corsicana 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
51.1 mi · 69%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 22%
North Business 45
3.42 mi · 5%
East 15th Street
0.59 mi · 1%
West 3rd Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Plano Parkway
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

50.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferris
00h 36m from Corsicana
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corsicana 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 Corsicana to Plano?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ferris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Corsicana and 37.2 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.83 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corsicana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Ferris

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

29 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

30 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corsicana and Plano. Straight-line distance: 65.26 mi (105.03 km).

Corsicana

#1 Corsicana

City in Texas, USA

Population23,811
Coordinates32.0954300, -96.4688700
Altitude135
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: North 13th Street (-96.469201, 32.095269)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $9.83
Round trip
$19.65
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.83 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.11
Premium $4.59 $11.94 $23.87
Diesel $3.99 $10.38 $20.76

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 Corsicana and Plano. The current time is 21:59:37.

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.