How far is Highland Park, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Highland Park, TX to Plano, TX is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Plano.
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Start on Cornell Avenue
1480 ft · 1 min · Cornell Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue
1118 ft · 35 sec · Hillcrest Avenue
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Turn right onto Mockingbird Lane
2694 ft · 1 min · Mockingbird Lane
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Turn left onto North Central Expressway
1129 ft · 22 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 75 North
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
11.6 mi · 12 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North 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 Highland Park 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.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
11.6 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Plano?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Highland Park and 8.4 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Plano. Straight-line distance: 13.96 mi (22.47 km).
#1 Highland Park
Town in Texas
| Population | 9,050 |
| Coordinates | 32.8334600, -96.7919500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
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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