How far is Plano, TX from Sunnyvale, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Sunnyvale, TX is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.32 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.39 mi
27.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Plano.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.39 mi
Kilometers
27.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.32 mi
Kilometers
35.92 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunnyvale
Fri, May 22, 2:30 PM CDT
Return by in Plano
Fri, May 22, 3:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-05-22T13:58
Arrive Sunnyvale
Fri, May 22, 2:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plano
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pleasant Valley
TX

Town in Wichita County, Texas, United States

From Plano
11.2 mi
00h 16m
To Sunnyvale
11.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto K Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Plano Road

    50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East

    1125 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    14.8 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30: Frontage Road

    2583 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Interstate 30

    2712 ft · 57 sec · East Interstate 30

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Zion Road

    846 ft · 26 sec · Zion Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Zion Road

    2604 ft · 1 min · Zion Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bobtown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Collins Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Collins Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Raider Drive

    38 m · 6 sec · Raider Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
14.8 mi · 66%
North Collins Road
2.55 mi · 11%
Bobtown Road
1.16 mi · 5%
K Avenue
1.11 mi · 5%
President George Bush Highway
0.7 mi · 3%
Zion Road
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

14.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Valley
00h 16m from Plano
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunnyvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Plano and 11.1 miles from Sunnyvale.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunnyvale.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

29 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

74 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Sunnyvale. Straight-line distance: 17.39 mi (27.98 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
Sunnyvale

#2 Sunnyvale

Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,066
Coordinates32.7965200, -96.5608200
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Sunnyvale (-96.56082, 32.79652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.97
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.99 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.59 $3.63 $7.25
Diesel $3.99 $3.15 $6.31

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Sunnyvale. The current time is 13:58:07.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.