How far is Plano, TX from Brookshire, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Brookshire, TX is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Brookshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Brookshire.
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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
16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
140.5 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
1033 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 North
146 m · 18 sec · Interstate 45 North
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South May Street
2031 ft · 36 sec · South May Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
819 ft · 19 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Street
41.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South Madison Street
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
2113 ft · 45 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 6
1468 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
698 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 22 min
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Austin Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Austin Street
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Continue on US 290 Business
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 290 Business
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Turn right onto FM 359
18.6 mi · 28 min · FM 359
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
1992 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359
1914 ft · 32 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 359
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359
2.7 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 359
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Continue on Bains Street
1178 ft · 27 sec · Bains Street
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Turn left onto Highway Boulevard
1904 ft · 36 sec · Highway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Waller Avenue
25 m · 1 sec · Waller Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waller Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Brookshire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
141 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Partly Sunny near Brookshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Brookshire?
The road trip is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 126.6 miles from Plano and 126.1 miles from Brookshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Partly Sunny near Brookshire.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Brookshire. Straight-line distance: 227.74 mi (366.51 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 Brookshire
City in Waller County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,095 |
| Coordinates | 29.7860600, -95.9510700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookshire (-95.95107, 29.78606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.95 | $81.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.62 | $71.24 |
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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