How far is Northlake, TX from Plano, TX?
Northlake is 47.9 miles from Plano by car, which takes about 47 minutes to drive. There are a few different routes you can take, but the most direct route is to take US-75 S to I-35W S to FM 407 W.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head west on E 15th St toward K Ave.
- Turn left onto N Central Expy.
- Take the ramp on the left onto US-75 S.
- Merge onto US-75 S.
- Take exit 28 B for President George Bush Turnpike E/President George Bush Turnpike W Toll road.
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for President George Bush Tpke W and merge onto President George Bush Tpke W Toll road.
- Take the exit onto I-35E N toward Denton.
- Take exit 467 for I-35W S toward Farm to Market Rd 1515/Ft Worth/Airport Rd.
- Keep left and merge onto I-35W S.
- Keep left to stay on I-35W S.
- Take the exit toward FM 407 W.
- Turn right onto FM 407 W.
If you're looking for a more scenic route, you can take the President George Bush Turnpike E to the Sam Rayburn Tollway/SRT to TX-121 S to I-35W N. This route is about 49.7 miles long and takes about 52 minutes to drive.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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 second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northlake and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northlake and Plano.
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Start on Florance Road
10 m · 2 sec · Florance Road
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Continue on Robson Ranch Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Robson Ranch Road
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Continue on Crawford Road
109 m · 12 sec · Crawford Road
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Take the ramp left toward Crawford Road, Robson Ranch Road
1670 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Dallas
1981 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 14 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 Northlake 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northlake to Plano?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Northlake and 23.6 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Lewisville
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 Northlake and Plano. Straight-line distance: 33.64 mi (54.14 km).
#1 Northlake
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,354 |
| Coordinates | 33.1273400, -97.2655700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
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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