How far is Cedar Hill, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Cedar Hill, TX to Plano, TX is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.74 mi
00h 42m
Flight
33.34 mi
53.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.74 mi
Kilometers
59.12 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 7:38 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 8:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Hill
2026-04-22T18:56
Arrive Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 7:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Hill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Cedar Hill
18.3 mi
00h 21m
To Plano
18.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Hill and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    130 m · 14 sec · Houston Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Belt Line Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Belt Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Highway 67

    1727 ft · 34 sec · North Highway 67

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North

    690 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Hill and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 45%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 15%
South R L Thornton Freeway
3.65 mi · 10%
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.66 mi · 7%
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
2.22 mi · 6%
I 30 East
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Continue on North Central Expressway

15.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 21m from Cedar Hill
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill to Plano?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Cedar Hill and 18.5 miles from Plano.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 0.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.7 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Hill and Plano. Straight-line distance: 33.34 mi (53.65 km).

Cedar Hill

#1 Cedar Hill

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population47,820
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.9561200
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Plano

#2 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-96.956126, 32.58868)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $4.91
Round trip
$9.83
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.91 $9.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.59 $5.97 $11.94
Diesel $3.99 $5.19 $10.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Hill and Plano. The current time is 18:56:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.