How far is Aurora, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Aurora, TX to Plano, TX is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Plano.
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Start on East State Highway 114
1.5 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 114
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Turn right onto North US Highway 287
128 m · 8 sec · North US Highway 287
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 114 East: Dallas
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Dallas
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto 15th Street
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
2304 ft · 49 sec · 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 Aurora 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora 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 Aurora to Plano?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Aurora and 28.3 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Grapevine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
The Keller Watertower
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grapevine.
Union Station
Fort Worth Central Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Plano. Straight-line distance: 46.68 mi (75.12 km).
#1 Aurora
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 33.0606800, -97.5033600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
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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