How far is Mexia, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Mexia, TX to Plano, TX is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mexia and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mexia and Plano.
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Start on South McKinney Street
1475 ft · 37 sec · South McKinney Street
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Turn left onto East Milam Street
2009 ft · 34 sec · East Milam Street
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Turn slight right
98 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
749 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right
17.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp straight
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
2022 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
66.7 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Mexia and Plano.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Milam Street
Merge slight left
66.7 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mexia 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 Mexia to Plano?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Ennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Mexia and 52.4 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.87 one way or $27.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mexia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Ennis
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 Ennis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mexia and Plano. Straight-line distance: 93.44 mi (150.38 km).
#1 Mexia
City in Limestone County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,287 |
| Coordinates | 31.6798900, -96.4822000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.60 | $31.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
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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