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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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 Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Blackfoot Trail
2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail
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Turn right onto Kiowa Drive North
1.5 km · 4 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Continue on Commanche Drive
532 ft · 26 sec · Commanche Drive
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Turn left
95 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 211
51 m · 8 sec · County Road 211
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Turn right onto County Road 2134
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 2134
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.9 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
3.9 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902
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Continue on West Locust Street
1406 ft · 28 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto FM 455 East
6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East
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Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
10.3 mi · 17 min · Dallas Parkway
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Continue on South Dallas Parkway
2740 ft · 47 sec · South Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
2429 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
14.4 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
3036 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6.5 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto 15th Street
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
2304 ft · 49 sec · 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 Lake Kiowa 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.
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.
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.
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.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celina.
Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Kiowa and Plano. Straight-line distance: 42.56 mi (68.49 km).
#1 Lake Kiowa
Census designated place
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 33.5770500, -97.0130600 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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