How far is Plano, TX from Navasota, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Navasota, TX is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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 and county seat of Freestone 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 Navasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Navasota.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South La Salle Street
73 m · 4 sec · South La Salle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South La Salle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Navasota.
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.
Sunny leaving Plano and Sunny near Navasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Navasota?
The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Plano and 103.5 miles from Navasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.66 one way or $55.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plano and Sunny near Navasota.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Navasota. Straight-line distance: 185.35 mi (298.3 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 Navasota
City in the U.
| Population | 8,374 |
| Coordinates | 30.3879800, -96.0877300 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Navasota (-96.08773, 30.38798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.66 | $55.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.12 | $62.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.61 | $67.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
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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