How far is Blue Mound, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Blue Mound, TX to Plano, TX is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 00h 56m.
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.
The third most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Mound and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Mound and Plano.
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Start on Waggoman Road
38 m · 9 sec · Waggoman Road
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Turn right onto Gill Street
1252 ft · 48 sec · Gill Street
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Turn left onto South Blue Mound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Blue Mound Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820
652 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
969 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
2673 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 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 Blue Mound 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.
SH 183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 00h 12m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Mound 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 Blue Mound to Plano?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Blue Mound and 25.9 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Mound and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Irving
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Mound and Plano. Straight-line distance: 38.79 mi (62.43 km).
#1 Blue Mound
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 32.8565200, -97.3389100 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
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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