How far is Kennedale, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Kennedale, TX to Plano, TX is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
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.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennedale and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennedale and Plano.
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Start on the route
81 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Municipal Drive
41 m · 8 sec · Municipal Drive
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
915 ft · 25 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Kennedale Parkway
560 ft · 12 sec · West Kennedale Parkway
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Turn left onto Kennedale Sublett Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Kennedale Sublett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Little School Road
59 m · 4 sec · North Little School Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Little School Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Little School Road
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Continue on Little Road
2385 ft · 55 sec · Little Road
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Turn right onto West Interstate 20
2335 ft · 49 sec · West Interstate 20
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Continue on I 20 East
2823 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
17.6 mi · 19 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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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 Kennedale 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Kennedale 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 Kennedale to Plano?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Kennedale and 28.5 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kennedale and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Euless
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Euless.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennedale and Plano. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.38 km).
#1 Kennedale
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,620 |
| Coordinates | 32.6468000, -97.2258500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.72 | $17.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
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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