How far is Plano, TX from Rio Vista, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Rio Vista, TX is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Rio Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Rio Vista.
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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
16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
31.8 mi · 37 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business: Cleburne
2228 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on East US Highway 67
1.2 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 67
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Continue on East Henderson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Henderson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on North State Highway 174
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 174
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Turn left onto West Depot Street
1528 ft · 31 sec · West Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Rio Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
31.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Plano and Sunny near Rio Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Rio Vista?
The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Cedar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Plano and 38.6 miles from Rio Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.28 one way or $20.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plano and Sunny near Rio Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Rio Vista. Straight-line distance: 67.06 mi (107.93 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 Rio Vista
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 32.2334800, -97.3744600 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Vista (-97.37446, 32.23348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
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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