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

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Lake Worth, TX is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
53.77 mi
00h 59m
Flight
45.76 mi
73.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.76 mi
Kilometers
73.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.77 mi
Kilometers
86.53 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Plano
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-17T21:50
Arrive Lake Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From Plano
26.8 mi
00h 29m
To Lake Worth
26.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  20. 20

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820

    130 m · 9 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    611 ft · 19 sec · Navajo Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Shawnee Trail

    2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Osage Trail

    667 ft · 29 sec · Osage Trail

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Osage Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 25%
Jim Wright Freeway
7.54 mi · 14%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 13%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 13%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.76 mi · 9%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SH 183 TEXpress

Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

13.5 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 29m from Plano
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plano and Partly Sunny near Lake Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Plano and 26.9 miles from Lake Worth.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plano and Partly Sunny near Lake Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

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 Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.7 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Lake Worth. Straight-line distance: 45.76 mi (73.64 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 Worth

#2 Lake Worth

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population4,867
Coordinates32.8048500, -97.4450200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Lake Worth (-97.44502, 32.80485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.59 $8.72 $17.45
Diesel $3.99 $7.59 $15.17

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 Worth. The current time is 21:50:14.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.