How far is Plano, TX from Van Alstyne, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Van Alstyne, TX is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Van Alstyne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Van Alstyne.
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Start on East 15th Street
3103 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
26.9 mi · 29 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
1.4 km · 54 sec · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 121: Van Alstyne Parkway
934 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto South Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
1227 ft · 36 sec · South Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto West Marshall Drive
778 ft · 24 sec · West Marshall Drive
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Turn left onto South Hopson Street
1070 ft · 41 sec · South Hopson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Van Alstyne Parkway
1901 ft · 42 sec · West Van Alstyne Parkway
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Turn right onto North Waco Street
719 ft · 14 sec · North Waco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Waco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Van Alstyne.
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.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
26.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Alstyne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Van Alstyne?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Plano and 15.3 miles from Van Alstyne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Alstyne.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Van Alstyne. Straight-line distance: 28.63 mi (46.07 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 Van Alstyne
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,633 |
| Coordinates | 33.4215000, -96.5772100 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Alstyne (-96.57721, 33.4215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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