How far is Plano, TX from The Colony, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to The Colony, TX is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and The Colony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and The Colony.
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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
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
7.5 mi · 8 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Midway Road, Rosemeade Parkway
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Midway Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Midway Road
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Turn left onto West Plano Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Plano Parkway
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Turn left onto Parker Road
2304 ft · 58 sec · Parker Road
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Turn right onto North Josey Lane
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Josey Lane
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Colony Boulevard
1931 ft · 46 sec · South Colony Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
2887 ft · 1 min · Blair Oaks Drive
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Turn right
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and The Colony.
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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
7.51 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Colony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to The Colony?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Plano and 8.6 miles from The Colony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Colony.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hebron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and The Colony. Straight-line distance: 11.86 mi (19.09 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 The Colony
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 45,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.0890100, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Colony (-96.88639, 33.08901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
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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