How far is Grapevine, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Grapevine, TX to Plano, TX is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grapevine and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapevine and Plano.
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Start on East Hudgins Street
30 m · 8 sec · East Hudgins Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2443 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Northwest Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · East Northwest Highway
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Continue on State Highway 26
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Take the ramp slight right toward TX 121 North: Lewisville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Dallas
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto 15th Street
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
2304 ft · 49 sec · 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 Grapevine 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grapevine and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grapevine to Plano?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 13.5 miles from Grapevine and 16.1 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grapevine and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grapevine and Plano. Straight-line distance: 22.76 mi (36.63 km).
#1 Grapevine
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 55,780 |
| Coordinates | 32.9342900, -97.0780700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
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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