How far is Plano, TX from McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to McLendon-Chisholm, TX is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.71 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.16 mi
35.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.16 mi
Kilometers
35.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.71 mi
Kilometers
44.59 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McLendon-Chisholm
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive McLendon-Chisholm
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plano
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Rowlett
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Plano
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To McLendon-Chisholm
13.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and McLendon-Chisholm.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and McLendon-Chisholm.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto K Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Plano Road

    50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East

    1125 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    11.3 mi · 12 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 66: Main Street, Lakeview Parkway

    1559 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    883 ft · 17 sec · President George Bush Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lakeview Parkway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeview Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1168 ft · 34 sec · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Alamo Road

    545 ft · 13 sec · South Alamo Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Goliad Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Goliad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Highway 205

    4.3 mi · 6 min · South State Highway 205

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West FM 550

    733 ft · 20 sec · West FM 550

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cattle Barron Drive

    2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and McLendon-Chisholm.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
11.3 mi · 41%
Lakeview Parkway
5.63 mi · 20%
South State Highway 205
4.34 mi · 16%
South Goliad Street
2.89 mi · 10%
K Avenue
1.11 mi · 4%
President George Bush Highway
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

11.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rowlett
00h 20m from Plano
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McLendon-Chisholm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to McLendon-Chisholm?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Rowlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Plano and 13.9 miles from McLendon-Chisholm.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 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 McLendon-Chisholm.

Stop Ideas Near Rowlett

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rowlett, 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 Rowlett.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

13 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

26 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

73 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and McLendon-Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 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
McLendon-Chisholm

#2 McLendon-Chisholm

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

Population3,815
Coordinates32.8423500, -96.3805400
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: McLendon-Chisholm (-96.38054, 32.84235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
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.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.41
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.70 $7.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.17 $8.33
Premium $4.59 $4.50 $9.00
Diesel $3.99 $3.91 $7.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and McLendon-Chisholm. The current time is 21:54:11.

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.