How far is Plano, TX from Lavon, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Lavon, TX is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Collin County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Lavon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Lavon.
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Start on East 15th Street
34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto K Avenue
139 m · 16 sec · K Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · 14th Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 14th Street
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Continue on West FM 544
1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 544
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Continue on East FM 544
1 mi · 2 min · East FM 544
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Continue on FM 544
2.9 mi · 5 min · FM 544
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Turn left onto South State Highway 78
2968 ft · 1 min · South State Highway 78
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Continue on North State Highway 78
5.8 mi · 9 min · North State Highway 78
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Turn right onto Burnett Drive
48 m · 8 sec · Burnett Drive
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1974 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2533 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Forder Court
43 m · 6 sec · Forder Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forder Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Lavon.
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.
North State Highway 78
Continue on North State Highway 78
5.84 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Lavon?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Wylie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Plano and 8.3 miles from Lavon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavon.
Stop Ideas Near Wylie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wylie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Lavon. Straight-line distance: 15.35 mi (24.7 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 Lavon
City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 33.0276200, -96.4341500 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavon (-96.43415, 33.02762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
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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