How far is Fairview, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Fairview, TX to Plano, TX is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.99 mi
00h 16m
Flight
10.3 mi
16.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.3 mi
Kilometers
16.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.99 mi
Kilometers
20.91 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 PM CST
Return by in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 3:46 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-11-06T15:14
Arrive Plano
Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
10:00 PM CST
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
Allen
TX

The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Fairview
5.8 mi
00h 08m
To Plano
7.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South McDonald Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South McDonald Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 5

    134 m · 11 sec · State Highway 5

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1010 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fairview Parkway

    18 m · 2 sec · Fairview Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairview Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairview Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ridgeview Drive

    991 ft · 26 sec · Ridgeview Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    137 m · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    2979 ft · 46 sec · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 15th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 15th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
8.22 mi · 63%
Fairview Parkway
1.23 mi · 9%
West 15th Street
0.65 mi · 5%
North Central Expressway
0.56 mi · 4%
Park Boulevard
0.26 mi · 2%
US 75 South
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

7.38 mi · 00h 08m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen
00h 08m from Fairview
Leave By
7:58 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Fairview and Partly Cloudy near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Plano?

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Fairview and 7.1 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.65 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fairview and Partly Cloudy near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Allen

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 Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.9 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
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 13.8 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
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

35 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

38 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

73 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Plano. Straight-line distance: 10.3 mi (16.58 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1579000, -96.6316600
Altitude192
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: Greenville Drive (-96.631659, 33.15789)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.65
Round trip
$3.29
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $1.65 $3.29
Mid-grade $4.09 $1.88 $3.77
Premium $4.47 $2.06 $4.11
Diesel $5.68 $2.61 $5.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Plano. The current time is 15:14:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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