How far is Kemp, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Kemp, TX to Plano, TX is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kemp and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemp and Plano.
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Start on East 9th Street
35 m · 5 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto East US Highway 175
30.6 mi · 33 min · East US Highway 175
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
750 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
737 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South, US 75 North: Dallas, McKinney
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 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 Kemp and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East US Highway 175
Turn left onto East US Highway 175
30.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kemp and Rain Showers near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kemp to Plano?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Balch Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Kemp and 33.6 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kemp and Rain Showers near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Balch Springs
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 Kemp and Plano. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.74 km).
#1 Kemp
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,251 |
| Coordinates | 32.4426400, -96.2299800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
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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