How far is Plano, TX from Emory, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Emory, TX is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Emory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Emory.
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Start on East 15th Street
34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto K Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue
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Continue on North Plano Road
50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road
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Turn left onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East
1125 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
14.8 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69, US 380, US 69
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
2004 ft · 40 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
1326 ft · 40 sec
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Take the ramp straight
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Joe Ramsey Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Joe Ramsey Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on West Lennon Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lennon Drive
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Turn left onto North Texas Street
122 m · 12 sec · North Texas Street
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Turn left onto West Quitman Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Quitman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Quitman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Emory.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 30 East
Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 00h 33m
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 near Emory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Emory?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Caddo Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Plano and 38.4 miles from Emory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.24 one way or $20.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Emory.
Stop Ideas Near Caddo Mills
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 Caddo Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Emory. Straight-line distance: 55.04 mi (88.58 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 Emory
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 32.8745700, -95.7655200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emory (-95.76552, 32.87457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.52 | $23.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
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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