How far is Plano, TX from New Waverly, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to New Waverly, TX is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.8 miles (299 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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 03h 30m.
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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and New Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and New Waverly.
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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
177.7 mi · 3 hr · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1920 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I-45 Frontage Road
152 m · 10 sec · I-45 Frontage Road
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Continue on Interstate 45 Frontage Road
531 ft · 16 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 150 West
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150 West
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Turn right onto State Highway 75 South
896 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 75 South
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Turn left onto Gibbs Street
26 m · 2 sec · Gibbs Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gibbs Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and New Waverly.
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
178 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to New Waverly?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 101.1 miles from Plano and 100.8 miles from New Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.8 miles (299 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.91 one way or $53.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Waverly.
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 New Waverly. Straight-line distance: 185.77 mi (298.96 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 New Waverly
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 30.5377000, -95.4832800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Waverly (-95.48328, 30.5377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.27 | $60.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.69 | $65.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
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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