How far is Melissa, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Melissa, TX to Plano, TX is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melissa and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melissa and Plano.
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Start on West Cooper Street
114 m · 22 sec · West Cooper Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McKinney Street
1 mi · 2 min · McKinney Street
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Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
17 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Boulevard, 15th Street
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Turn left onto West 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 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 Melissa 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.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
17 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Melissa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melissa to Plano?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Melissa and 10.8 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Melissa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Richardson City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melissa and Plano. Straight-line distance: 19.78 mi (31.83 km).
#1 Melissa
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,793 |
| Coordinates | 33.2859500, -96.5727700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
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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