How far is Wildwood, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Wildwood, TX to Plano, TX is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.68 mi
04h 28m
Flight
217.51 mi
350.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.51 mi
Kilometers
350.05 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.68 mi
Kilometers
442.05 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Tue, Apr 28, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Wildwood
Tue, Apr 28, 3:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood
2026-04-28T06:20
Arrive Plano
Tue, Apr 28, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jacksonville
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Wildwood
129.1 mi
02h 14m
To Plano
145.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wildwood and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Wildwood Drive

    2909 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    725 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    30 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  19. 19

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    750 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
68.6 mi · 25%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 20%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.8 mi · 7%
North Central Expressway
6.73 mi · 2%
East Corsicana Street
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

69.7 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
02h 14m from Wildwood
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wildwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wildwood to Plano?

The road trip is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Wildwood and 145.6 miles from Plano.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wildwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville.

BUS

Tyler, TX

43 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

71 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

78 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

80 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood and Plano. Straight-line distance: 217.51 mi (350.05 km).

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#1 Wildwood

Wildwood is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5240900, -94.4415800
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Plano

#2 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Wildwood Drive (-94.441643, 30.524067)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.69 L · about $36.62
Round trip
$73.24
19.38 gal · 73.38 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.62 $73.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.20 $82.40
Premium $4.59 $44.49 $88.97
Diesel $3.99 $38.69 $77.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Wildwood and Plano. The current time is 06:20:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.