How far is Plano, TX from Balch Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Balch Springs, TX is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Balch Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Balch Springs.
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Start on East 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Central Expressway
919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
798 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
2765 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.5 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake June Road
1318 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Lake June Road
3134 ft · 1 min · Lake June Road
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Turn left onto Hickory Tree Road
1920 ft · 51 sec · Hickory Tree Road
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Turn right onto Terry Drive
14 m · 2 sec · Terry Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Terry Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Balch Springs.
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.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plano and Partly Sunny near Balch Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Balch Springs?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Plano and 13.2 miles from Balch Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plano and Partly Sunny near Balch Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
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 Plano and Balch Springs. Straight-line distance: 20.59 mi (33.14 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Balch Springs
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,831 |
| Coordinates | 32.7287400, -96.6227700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Balch Springs (-96.62277, 32.72874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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