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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00h 53m.
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.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on East 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Central Expressway
919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
798 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6.6 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
13.8 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
2307 ft · 46 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn left onto West University Drive
906 ft · 20 sec · West University Drive
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Take the ramp straight
539 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West University Drive
3.7 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
5.9 mi · 9 min · US Highway 380 East
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Spring Hill Road
1352 ft · 27 sec · Spring Hill Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Elm Street
15 m · 2 sec · East Elm Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Aubrey. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Aubrey
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,433 |
| Coordinates | 33.3042800, -96.9861200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aubrey (-96.98612, 33.30428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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