How far is Plano, TX from Rhome, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Rhome, TX is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
54.58 mi
01h 05m
Flight
44.84 mi
72.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.84 mi
Kilometers
72.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.58 mi
Kilometers
87.84 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhome
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Rhome
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Grapevine
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Plano
27.3 mi
00h 32m
To Rhome
27.3 mi
00h 32m

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
82°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 Rhome.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Rhome.

  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

    13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SRT Toll South, SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1957 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 114 West: Bridgeport, William D Tate Avenue

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 81 South, US 287 South, FM 3433, TX 114 Business: Rhome

    925 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South US Highway 287

    1614 ft · 35 sec · South US Highway 287

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2370 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 114 West
25.8 mi · 47%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.1 mi · 26%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
9.46 mi · 17%
I 35E North
1.59 mi · 3%
SRT Toll South
1.09 mi · 2%
East 15th Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 114 West

Keep slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grapevine
00h 32m from Plano
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Rhome?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Plano and 27.3 miles from Rhome.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 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 Rhome.

Stop Ideas Near Grapevine

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 Grapevine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

31 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

31 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

46 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Rhome. Straight-line distance: 44.84 mi (72.16 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
Rhome

#2 Rhome

City in Wise County, Texas, United States

Population1,872
Coordinates33.0534600, -97.4719700
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Rhome (-97.47197, 33.05346)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.59
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.29 $14.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.41
Premium $4.59 $8.86 $17.72
Diesel $3.99 $7.71 $15.41

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 Rhome. The current time is 07:02:16.

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.