How far is Forney, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Forney, TX to Plano, TX is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
35.15 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.93 mi
36.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.93 mi
Kilometers
36.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.15 mi
Kilometers
56.57 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Tue, Apr 28, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in Forney
Tue, Apr 28, 1:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forney
2026-04-28T12:41
Arrive Plano
Tue, Apr 28, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forney
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
Centerville
TX

City in Texas

From Forney
15.9 mi
00h 19m
To Plano
19.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    16 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bois d'Arc Street

    640 ft · 26 sec · South Bois d'Arc Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1248 ft · 38 sec · West Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pinson Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Pinson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    643 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 80

    582 ft · 12 sec · West US Highway 80

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 80 West

    562 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  15. 15

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

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North 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 Forney 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.4 mi · 33%
US 80 West
9.41 mi · 27%
North Central Expressway
6.73 mi · 19%
US 75 South
0.91 mi · 3%
US 75 North
0.64 mi · 2%
East 15th Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

11.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 19m from Forney
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forney and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Forney and 19.3 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:12 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forney and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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 Centerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9.4 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.1 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 10.1 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 10.7 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 Centerville.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

67 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forney and Plano. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 km).

Forney

#1 Forney

City in Texas, United States

Population29,246
Coordinates32.7481800, -96.4719300
Altitude144
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: West Main Street (-96.472037, 32.748106)
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
4.7 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.37
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Forney and Plano. The current time is 12:41:12.

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.