How far is Medina, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Medina, TX to Plano, TX is about 325.5 miles (523.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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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 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Plano.
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Start on Newcomer Lane
20 m · 9 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Turn left onto State Highway 16 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 2828
9 mi · 10 min · Ranch Road 2828
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173 North
1.4 km · 56 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Continue on Bandera Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bandera Highway
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 480
5.4 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 480
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Continue on San Antonio Street
2608 ft · 58 sec · San Antonio Street
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Turn right onto China Street
2837 ft · 1 min · China Street
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 1350
1.5 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market Road 1350
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 27
6.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 27
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Sisterdale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sisterdale Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 26 min · Ranch Road 473
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 281
8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
6.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn right onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll East
2829 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, Toll 45 East
655 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
3080 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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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 Medina and Plano.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Partly Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Plano?
The road trip is about 325.5 miles (523.9 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.4 miles from Medina and 159.1 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.76 one way or $81.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Partly Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Salado
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salado.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Plano. Straight-line distance: 268.61 mi (432.29 km).
#1 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $3.55 | $40.76 | $81.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $46.66 | $93.32 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $51.00 | $102.01 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $64.93 | $129.86 |
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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