How far is Allen, TX from Glenn Heights, TX?
The driving distance from Allen, TX to Glenn Heights, TX is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and Glenn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Glenn Heights.
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Start on West Main Street
137 m · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Allen Drive
527 ft · 15 sec · South Allen Drive
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Turn right onto West McDermott Drive
2032 ft · 1 min · West McDermott Drive
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
2240 ft · 40 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
22.3 mi · 24 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
13.5 mi · 15 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Creek Road
1445 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on South Beckley Road
2060 ft · 45 sec · South Beckley Road
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Turn right onto East Bear Creek Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Bear Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Hampton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Hampton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hampton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen and Glenn Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
22.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allen and Mostly Sunny near Glenn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allen to Glenn Heights?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Allen and 21.7 miles from Glenn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allen and Mostly Sunny near Glenn Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Glenn Heights. Straight-line distance: 39.8 mi (64.05 km).
#1 Allen
The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 109,379 |
| Coordinates | 33.1031700, -96.6705500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenn Heights
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,333 |
| Coordinates | 32.5487500, -96.8566700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenn Heights (-96.85667, 32.54875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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