How far is Winnie, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Winnie, TX to Plano, TX is about 315 miles (506.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.97 mi
04h 54m
Flight
259.79 mi
418.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.79 mi
Kilometers
418.09 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.97 mi
Kilometers
506.89 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Winnie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnie
2026-04-23T06:09
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnie
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Winnie
156.8 mi
02h 27m
To Plano
158.1 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulfway Drive

    91 m · 10 sec · Gulfway Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Gulfway Drive

    2987 ft · 1 min · Gulfway Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    910 ft · 21 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

    2738 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    50.2 mi · 54 min · East Grand Parkway North

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    212.6 mi · 3 hr 40 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  16. 16

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
213 mi · 68%
East Grand Parkway North
51 mi · 16%
Gulfway Drive
29.3 mi · 9%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 5%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.03 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

213 mi · 03h 40m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
259.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 27m from Winnie
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winnie and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315 miles (506.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Winnie and 158.1 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.98 one way or $83.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winnie and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, 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 Madisonville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnie and Plano. Straight-line distance: 259.79 mi (418.09 km).

Winnie

#1 Winnie

Town in Texas

Population3,254
Coordinates29.8202200, -94.3840800
Altitude8
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: Gulfway Drive (-94.384192, 29.82022)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.07 L · about $41.98
Round trip
$83.97
22.22 gal · 84.14 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.98 $83.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.24 $94.48
Premium $4.59 $51.01 $102.01
Diesel $3.99 $44.36 $88.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winnie and Plano. The current time is 06:09:50.

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.