How far is Plano, TX from Providence, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Providence, TX is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Providence.
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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
13.8 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
2307 ft · 46 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn left onto West University Drive
906 ft · 20 sec · West University Drive
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Take the ramp straight
539 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West University Drive
3.7 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 380 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 2931
1.3 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2931
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Turn right onto Fishtrap Road
929 ft · 23 sec · Fishtrap Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fishtrap Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Providence.
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
13.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plano and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Providence?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Plano and 16.8 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plano and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
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 Frisco.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Providence. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.09 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 Providence
This Denton County community is situated at an elevation of 581 feet in the gently rolling plains of North Texas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2334000, -96.9615800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-96.96158, 33.2334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.84 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
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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