How far is Plano, TX from Rogers, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Rogers, TX is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
161.05 mi
02h 55m
Flight
147.56 mi
237.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.56 mi
Kilometers
237.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.05 mi
Kilometers
259.19 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers
Fri, May 1, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Fri, May 1, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-05-01T04:01
Arrive Rogers
Fri, May 1, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Plano
80.7 mi
01h 27m
To Rogers
80.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

    153 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 363: H.K. Dodgen Loop

    1556 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

    155 m · 18 sec · Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

  24. 24

    Take the exit left

    1020 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto East US Highway 190

    10.5 mi · 13 min · East US Highway 190

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 56%
Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 16%
Central Expressway
16.8 mi · 10%
East US Highway 190
10.5 mi · 7%
Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.75 mi · 4%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 27m from Plano
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Plano and 80.3 miles from Rogers.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Plano and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogers.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 147.56 mi (237.48 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
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#2 Rogers

Town in Texas, United States

Population1,253
Coordinates30.9315700, -97.2266600
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Rogers (-97.22666, 30.93157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.51 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.93
11.36 gal · 43.02 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.46 $42.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.15 $48.30
Premium $4.59 $26.08 $52.15
Diesel $3.99 $22.68 $45.36

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Rogers. The current time is 04:01:37.

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.