How far is Plano, TX from Chandler, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Chandler, TX is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
108.83 mi
01h 56m
Flight
86.29 mi
138.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.29 mi
Kilometers
138.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.83 mi
Kilometers
175.14 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-19T07:17
Arrive Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
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
Wills Point
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Plano
54.4 mi
00h 58m
To Chandler
54.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    798 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    2765 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    1426 ft · 17 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    53.3 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 49 Toll

    1971 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2344 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Toll 49

    9.1 mi · 9 min · Toll 49

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Chandler, Tyler

    1656 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 West

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31 West

  21. 21

    Continue on East Highway 31

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Highway 31

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Chandler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
73.9 mi · 68%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 10%
Toll 49
9.08 mi · 8%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 6%
State Highway 31 West
2.35 mi · 2%
East Highway 31
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

53.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wills Point
00h 58m from Plano
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plano and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Chandler?

The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Wills Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Plano and 54.4 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plano and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Wills Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wills Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wills Point.

RAIL

Mineola

49 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

58 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

75 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 86.29 mi (138.87 km).

Plano

#1 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
Chandler

#2 Chandler

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Population3,219
Coordinates32.3079300, -95.4799600
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Chandler (-95.47996, 32.30793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.02
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.51 $29.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.59 $17.63 $35.26
Diesel $3.99 $15.33 $30.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Chandler. The current time is 07:17:08.

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.