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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A city in Dallas County, Texas.
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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.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue
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Continue on North Plano Road
50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road
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Turn left onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East
1125 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
11.3 mi · 12 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 66: Main Street, Lakeview Parkway
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
883 ft · 17 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Turn left onto Lakeview Parkway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeview Parkway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1168 ft · 34 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Alamo Road
545 ft · 13 sec · South Alamo Road
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Continue on South Goliad Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Goliad Street
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Continue on South State Highway 205
4.3 mi · 6 min · South State Highway 205
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Turn right onto West FM 550
733 ft · 20 sec · West FM 550
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Turn left onto Cattle Barron Drive
2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and McLendon-Chisholm.
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
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
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 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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and McLendon-Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 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 McLendon-Chisholm
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,815 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423500, -96.3805400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLendon-Chisholm (-96.38054, 32.84235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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