How far is Plano, TX from West Tawakoni, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to West Tawakoni, TX is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and West Tawakoni.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and West Tawakoni.
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Start on East 15th Street
34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto K Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue
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Continue on North Plano Road
50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road
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Turn left onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East
1125 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
14.8 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3549
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
2686 ft · 42 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn right onto Corporate Crossing
1.4 km · 1 min · Corporate Crossing
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Turn left onto State Highway 276
15.6 mi · 23 min · State Highway 276
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Continue on Quinlan Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Quinlan Bypass
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Continue on East Quinlan Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway
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Continue on West State Highway 276
2934 ft · 52 sec · West State Highway 276
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Turn right onto Mays Lane
1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane
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Turn left onto East Rabbit Cove Road
2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road
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Turn left onto Lake Country Road
1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road
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Turn left
27 m · 4 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 West Tawakoni.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 276
Turn left onto State Highway 276
15.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Plano and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to West Tawakoni?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Mobile City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Plano and 26.1 miles from West Tawakoni.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plano and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.
Stop Ideas Near Mobile City
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 Mobile City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and West Tawakoni. Straight-line distance: 39.78 mi (64.02 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 West Tawakoni
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,994 |
| Coordinates | 32.8937300, -96.0294100 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Tawakoni (-96.02941, 32.89373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
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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