How far is Plano, TX from Lake Kiowa, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
62.52 mi
01h 38m
Flight
42.56 mi
68.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.56 mi
Kilometers
68.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.52 mi
Kilometers
100.61 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Kiowa
Sat, Apr 18, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Sat, Apr 18, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-18T01:25
Arrive Lake Kiowa
Sat, Apr 18, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Celina
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Plano
31.3 mi
00h 49m
To Lake Kiowa
31.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Lake Kiowa.

  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

    1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike

    2091 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike

    1916 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    844 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    14.8 mi · 16 min · Dallas North Tollway

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway

    11 mi · 18 min · South Dallas Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto FM 455 East

    6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South US Highway 377

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South US Highway 377

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1406 ft · 28 sec · West Locust Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 902

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 2134

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 2134

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 211

    51 m · 8 sec · County Road 211

  20. 20

    Turn right

    95 m · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Commanche Drive

    532 ft · 23 sec · Commanche Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Kiowa Drive East

    1.5 km · 4 min · Kiowa Drive East

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Blackfoot Trail

    2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blackfoot Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
14.8 mi · 24%
South US Highway 377
11.6 mi · 18%
South Dallas Parkway
11 mi · 18%
President George Bush Turnpike
7 mi · 11%
FM 455 East
6.85 mi · 11%
Farm-to-Market Road 902
3.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

14.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celina
00h 49m from Plano
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Lake Kiowa?

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Celina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Plano and 31.3 miles from Lake Kiowa.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.35 one way or $16.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.

Stop Ideas Near Celina

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Celina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
US Post Office
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celina.

RAIL

Gainesville

47 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

61 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

61 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Lake Kiowa. Straight-line distance: 42.56 mi (68.49 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
Lake Kiowa

#2 Lake Kiowa

Census designated place

Population1,906
Coordinates33.5770500, -97.0130600
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Lake Kiowa (-97.01306, 33.57705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.35
Round trip
$16.70
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.35 $16.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.79
Premium $4.59 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $3.99 $8.82 $17.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Lake Kiowa. The current time is 01:25:59.

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.