How far is Plano, TX from Aubrey, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Aubrey, TX is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.69 mi
00h 53m
Flight
25.73 mi
41.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.73 mi
Kilometers
41.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.69 mi
Kilometers
63.87 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aubrey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Aubrey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Frisco
TX

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

From Plano
19.8 mi
00h 26m
To Aubrey
19.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike

    2091 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike

    1916 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    844 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: McKinney, Denton

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    2307 ft · 46 sec · Dallas Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    906 ft · 20 sec · West University Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    539 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West University Drive

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    5.9 mi · 9 min · US Highway 380 East

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Spring Hill Road

    1352 ft · 27 sec · Spring Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Elm Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
13.8 mi · 35%
President George Bush Turnpike
7 mi · 18%
US Highway 380 East
5.92 mi · 15%
West University Drive
3.94 mi · 10%
DNT North
0.82 mi · 2%
East 15th Street
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

13.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 26m from Plano
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aubrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Plano and 19.8 miles from Aubrey.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aubrey.

Stop Ideas Near Frisco

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Frisco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 1 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.

BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

44 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Aubrey. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 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
Aubrey

#2 Aubrey

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

Population6,433
Coordinates33.3042800, -96.9861200
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Aubrey (-96.98612, 33.30428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.59 $6.43 $12.85
Diesel $3.99 $5.59 $11.18

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 Plano and Aubrey. The current time is 02:05:31.

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.