How far is Plano, TX from Braidwood, IL?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Braidwood, IL is about 847.3 miles (1363.6 km), with a travel time of about 15h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 736.1 miles (1184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Braidwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Braidwood.
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Start on East 15th Street
3103 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
26.9 mi · 29 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
28.4 mi · 30 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
26.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South George Nigh Expressway
63.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · South George Nigh Expressway
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Continue on North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
10.9 mi · 14 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
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Continue on North Blake Drive
44 mi · 56 min · North Blake Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
123 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
596 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
46.8 mi · 47 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
266.4 mi · 4 hr 50 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Indianapolis
3128 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Braidwood
1834 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto West Kennedy Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Kennedy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street
2638 ft · 58 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left
61 m · 15 sec
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Braidwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Continue on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
266 mi · 04h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Braidwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Braidwood?
The road trip is about 847.3 miles (1363.6 km) and usually takes 15h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 422.8 miles from Plano and 424.4 miles from Braidwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 736.1 miles (1184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.2 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $104.32 one way or $208.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 265.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Braidwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Braidwood. Straight-line distance: 736.1 mi (1184.64 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 Braidwood
City in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,148 |
| Coordinates | 41.2650300, -88.2122800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Braidwood (-88.21228, 41.26503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 34m |
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 | $3.49 | $104.32 | $208.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $119.51 | $239.02 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $130.81 | $261.63 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $167.56 | $335.12 |
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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