How far is Edna, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Edna, TX to Plano, TX is about 314.4 miles (506 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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
314.4 mi
05h 23m
Flight
279.24 mi
449.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.24 mi
Kilometers
449.39 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.4 mi
Kilometers
505.98 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Edna
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edna
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edna
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
Cameron
TX

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

From Edna
156.8 mi
02h 41m
To Plano
157.5 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Edna and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Wells Street

    27 mi · 40 min · North Wells Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    1283 ft · 35 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Circle Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  34. 34

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  35. 35

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edna 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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
56.2 mi · 18%
North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 15%
South Main Street
48 mi · 15%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 11%
North Wells Street
27 mi · 9%
United States Highway 77
24.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

56.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
279.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
02h 41m from Edna
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edna 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 Edna to Plano?

The road trip is about 314.4 miles (506 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Edna and 157.5 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.95 one way or $83.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

RAIL

Temple

44 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

52 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

61 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

McGregor

77 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edna and Plano. Straight-line distance: 279.24 mi (449.39 km).

Edna

#1 Edna

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

Population5,755
Coordinates28.9785900, -96.6460900
Altitude20
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 (-96.64616, 28.978691)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42 L · about $41.95
Round trip
$83.89
22.2 gal · 84 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.95 $83.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.20 $94.39
Premium $4.59 $50.96 $101.92
Diesel $3.99 $44.32 $88.64

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 Edna and Plano. The current time is 00:53:02.

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.