How far is Plano, TX from Pilot Point, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Pilot Point, TX is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
43.27 mi
01h 00m
Flight
30.1 mi
48.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.1 mi
Kilometers
48.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.27 mi
Kilometers
69.63 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pilot Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Pilot Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Frisco
TX

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

From Plano
21.6 mi
00h 30m
To Pilot Point
21.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Pilot Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Pilot Point.

  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 · 17 min · South Dallas Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto FM 455 East

    6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East

  14. 14

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    2597 ft · 54 sec · East Liberty Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Harrison Street

    84 m · 11 sec · South Harrison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Liberty Street

    1853 ft · 37 sec · East Liberty Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Pilot Point.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
14.8 mi · 34%
South Dallas Parkway
11 mi · 25%
President George Bush Turnpike
7 mi · 16%
FM 455 East
6.85 mi · 16%
East Liberty Street
0.84 mi · 2%
DNT North
0.82 mi · 2%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 30m from Plano
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pilot Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Pilot Point?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Plano and 21.6 miles from Pilot Point.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pilot Point.

Stop Ideas Near Frisco

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 Frisco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 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 2.7 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
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Pilot Point. Straight-line distance: 30.1 mi (48.44 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
Pilot Point

#2 Pilot Point

City in Alaska

Population4,673
Coordinates33.3965000, -96.9605600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Pilot Point (-96.96056, 33.3965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.56
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.78 $11.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.59 $7.02 $14.05
Diesel $3.99 $6.11 $12.22

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 Pilot Point. The current time is 05:16:33.

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.