How far is Plano, TX from Rosita North, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Rosita North, TX is about 437.6 miles (704.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Rosita North.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Rosita North.
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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
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass
962 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 North
610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto US Highway 57
92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US Highway 57
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Turn left onto Loop 480
5.4 mi · 6 min · Loop 480
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1021
1210 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto El Indio Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · El Indio Highway
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Turn left onto FM 2030
3174 ft · 1 min · FM 2030
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Turn left onto School Circle
781 ft · 34 sec · School Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Rosita North.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 57
Turn right onto US Highway 57
92.6 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Rosita North.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Rosita North?
The road trip is about 437.6 miles (704.3 km) and usually takes 07h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sunset Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219 miles from Plano and 218.6 miles from Rosita North.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.35 one way or $116.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Rosita North.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Valley
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 Sunset Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Rosita North. Straight-line distance: 373.67 mi (601.36 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 Rosita North
Census designated place in Maverick County, Texas
| Population | 3,818 |
| Coordinates | 28.6564400, -100.4221800 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosita North (-100.42218, 28.65644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 704 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $58.35 | $116.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.65 | $131.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $70.89 | $141.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $61.65 | $123.30 |
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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