How far is Keller, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Keller, TX to Plano, TX is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.56 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.58 mi
52.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.56 mi
Kilometers
71.71 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Keller
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keller
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keller
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Coppell
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Keller
19.5 mi
00h 23m
To Plano
25 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Keller Parkway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Keller Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Southlake Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Southlake Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Southlake Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · East Southlake Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Kimball Avenue

    932 ft · 39 sec · North Kimball Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East State Highway 114

    2956 ft · 59 sec · East State Highway 114

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 114 East

    1476 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keller 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
13.5 mi · 30%
TX 121 North
8.37 mi · 19%
West Southlake Boulevard
3.16 mi · 7%
Keller Parkway
2.81 mi · 6%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
2.8 mi · 6%
East Southlake Boulevard
2.03 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coppell
00h 23m from Keller
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keller and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Keller and 25 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keller and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Coppell

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 Coppell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 5 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 14.8 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 10.3 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 Coppell.

RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

28 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

41 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keller and Plano. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.43 km).

Keller

#1 Keller

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population46,939
Coordinates32.9345700, -97.2516800
Altitude216
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: (-97.251628, 32.934541)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $5.93
Round trip
$11.87
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.93 $11.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.59 $7.21 $14.42
Diesel $3.99 $6.27 $12.54

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 Keller and Plano. The current time is 01:24:19.

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.