How far is Madisonville, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Madisonville, TX to Plano, TX is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madisonville and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville and Plano.
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Start on East Main Street
23 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North May Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North May Street
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Continue on State Highway 75 North
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 75 North
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Take the ramp left
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Continue on North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · East 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 Madisonville and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 75 North
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Madisonville and 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 Madisonville to Plano?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Angus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Madisonville and 82 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.77 one way or $43.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Madisonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Angus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Corsicana Animal Shelter
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Plano. Straight-line distance: 150.27 mi (241.84 km).
#1 Madisonville
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,782 |
| Coordinates | 30.9499100, -95.9116200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $3.78 | $21.77 | $43.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.44 | $52.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
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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