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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on Gulfway Drive
91 m · 10 sec · Gulfway Drive
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Continue on Gulfway Drive
2987 ft · 1 min · Gulfway Drive
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Take the ramp left
1312 ft · 32 sec
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4
Merge slight left
1.2 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road
910 ft · 21 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
2738 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the ramp straight
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North
50.2 mi · 54 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas
1706 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
624 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
212.6 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Continue on North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winnie and Plano. Straight-line distance: 259.79 mi (418.09 km).
#1 Winnie
Town in Texas
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 29.8202200, -94.3840800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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