How far is Plano, TX from Flower Mound, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Flower Mound, TX is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Flower Mound.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Flower Mound.
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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
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
1526 ft · 19 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3040: Round Grove Road, Hebron Parkway
848 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
3063 ft · 54 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto Roberts Road
923 ft · 30 sec · Roberts Road
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Turn left onto Hebron Parkway
72 m · 14 sec · Hebron Parkway
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Continue on East Round Grove Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Round Grove Road
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Continue on Flower Mound Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Flower Mound Road
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Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McKamy Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Simmons Road
892 ft · 30 sec · Simmons Road
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Turn left onto Hide-A-Way Lane
2413 ft · 1 min · Hide-A-Way Lane
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Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
717 ft · 26 sec · Lake Coves Drive
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Turn right onto Wanda Lane
67 m · 8 sec · Wanda Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wanda Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Flower Mound.
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
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flower Mound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Flower Mound?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Plano and 13.5 miles from Flower Mound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flower Mound.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Flower Mound. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.12 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 Flower Mound
Town of Texas, United States
| Population | 81,482 |
| Coordinates | 33.0145700, -97.0969600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flower Mound (-97.09696, 33.01457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
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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