How far is Plano, TX from Aldine, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Aldine, TX is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.16 mi
04h 17m
Flight
227.02 mi
365.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.02 mi
Kilometers
365.36 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.16 mi
Kilometers
394.55 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aldine
Sun, Apr 12, 5:36 PM CDT
Return by in Plano
Sun, Apr 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-12T13:18
Arrive Aldine
Sun, Apr 12, 5:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Plano
122.8 mi
02h 08m
To Aldine
122.3 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Aldine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    798 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    13 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8

    151 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Hardy Street

    1520 ft · 35 sec · East Hardy Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    134 m · 11 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Hardy Road

    2625 ft · 1 min · West Hardy Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Aldine Bender Road

    43 m · 2 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aldine Bender Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Aldine.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
214 mi · 87%
Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 7%
Hardy Toll Road South
13 mi · 5%
East 15th Street
0.64 mi
West Hardy Road
0.5 mi
East Hardy Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

210 mi · 03h 37m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 08m from Plano
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aldine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Aldine?

The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.8 miles from Plano and 122.3 miles from Aldine.

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

The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.69 one way or $65.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Aldine. Straight-line distance: 227.02 mi (365.36 km).

Plano

#1 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
Aldine

#2 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Aldine (-95.38021, 29.93245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.75 L · about $32.69
Round trip
$65.38
17.3 gal · 65.5 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.69 $65.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.78 $73.56
Premium $4.59 $39.71 $79.42
Diesel $3.99 $34.54 $69.08

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Aldine. The current time is 13:18:42.

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.