How far is Lake Kiowa, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Lake Kiowa, TX to Plano, TX is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
69.34 mi
01h 20m
Flight
42.56 mi
68.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.56 mi
Kilometers
68.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.34 mi
Kilometers
111.59 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Kiowa
Sat, Apr 18, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Kiowa
2026-04-17T23:53
Arrive Plano
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Kiowa
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
Celina
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Lake Kiowa
31.4 mi
00h 40m
To Plano
38 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Kiowa and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Blackfoot Trail

    2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kiowa Drive North

    1.5 km · 4 min · Kiowa Drive North

  3. 3

    Continue on Commanche Drive

    532 ft · 26 sec · Commanche Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    95 m · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 211

    51 m · 8 sec · County Road 211

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 2134

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 2134

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 902

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902

  9. 9

    Continue on West Locust Street

    1406 ft · 28 sec · West Locust Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto FM 455 East

    6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dallas Parkway

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Dallas Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Dallas Parkway

    2740 ft · 47 sec · South Dallas Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    2429 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    3036 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6.5 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Kiowa 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
14.4 mi · 21%
Dallas Parkway
10.3 mi · 15%
FM 455 East
6.85 mi · 10%
President George Bush Turnpike
6.74 mi · 10%
Farm-to-Market Road 902
3.89 mi · 6%
County Road 2134
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Continue on Dallas North Tollway

14.4 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celina
00h 40m from Lake Kiowa
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Kiowa and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Kiowa to Plano?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Celina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Lake Kiowa and 38 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Kiowa and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Celina

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 Celina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
US Post Office
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celina.

RAIL

Gainesville

47 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

61 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Kiowa and Plano. Straight-line distance: 42.56 mi (68.49 km).

Lake Kiowa

#1 Lake Kiowa

Census designated place

Population1,906
Coordinates33.5770500, -97.0130600
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: Blackfoot Trail (-97.012861, 33.577104)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.26
Round trip
$18.52
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.26 $18.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.83
Premium $4.59 $11.25 $22.50
Diesel $3.99 $9.78 $19.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Kiowa and Plano. The current time is 23:53:35.

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.