How far is Allen, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Allen, TX to Plano, TX is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Plano.
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Start on West Main Street
137 m · 14 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
4.3 mi · 5 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Turn left onto West 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 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 Allen and Plano.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
4.26 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Allen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allen to Plano?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Allen and 3.6 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Allen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Parker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parker.
Mesquite, TX
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Plano. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.63 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 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
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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