How far is Plano, TX from Prosper, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Prosper, TX is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Denton County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Prosper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Prosper.
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Start on East 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Central Expressway
919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
798 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6.6 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
14.8 mi · 16 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto West First Street
1 mi · 2 min · West First Street
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Turn left onto South Coleman Street
925 ft · 22 sec · South Coleman Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
70 m · 6 sec · East Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Prosper.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Prosper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Prosper?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
The Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Plano and 13.2 miles from Prosper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Prosper.
Stop Ideas Near The Colony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Colony.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Prosper. Straight-line distance: 16.08 mi (25.88 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 Prosper
Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas
| Population | 26,957 |
| Coordinates | 33.2362300, -96.8011100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prosper (-96.80111, 33.23623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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