How far is Colleyville, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Colleyville, TX to Plano, TX is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.14 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.13 mi
45.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.13 mi
Kilometers
45.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.56 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Colleyville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colleyville
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

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

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.

Mid-route stop
Carrollton
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Colleyville
17.1 mi
00h 20m
To Plano
18.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Colleyville and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colleyville and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Colleyville Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Colleyville Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Ira E Woods Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ira E Woods Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mustang Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Mustang Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 121

    542 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 121

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 114 East, TX 121 North

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Dallas

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
13.5 mi · 38%
TX 121 North
5.52 mi · 16%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
2.8 mi · 8%
Colleyville Boulevard
2.74 mi · 8%
TX 114 East
2.18 mi · 6%
Mustang Drive
1.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
00h 20m from Colleyville
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colleyville 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 Colleyville to Plano?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Colleyville and 18.1 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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 Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 3 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
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

21 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

46 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colleyville and Plano. Straight-line distance: 28.13 mi (45.27 km).

Colleyville

#1 Colleyville

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population27,085
Coordinates32.8809600, -97.1550100
Altitude187
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: (-97.155002, 32.880819)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.37
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.69 $9.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.54
Premium $4.59 $5.69 $11.39
Diesel $3.99 $4.95 $9.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colleyville and Plano. The current time is 23:45:14.

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.