How far is Providence, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Providence, TX to Plano, TX is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.62 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.18 mi
34.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.18 mi
Kilometers
34.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.62 mi
Kilometers
54.11 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Oct 15, 12:35 PM CDT
Return by in Providence
Thu, Oct 15, 1:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-10-15T11:55
Arrive Plano
Thu, Oct 15, 12:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Providence
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
Frisco
TX

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

From Providence
16.8 mi
00h 19m
To Plano
16.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fishtrap Road

    929 ft · 30 sec · Fishtrap Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2931

    1.3 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2931

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 380 East

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 380 East

  4. 4

    Continue on West University Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West University Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    1488 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on University Drive

    120 m · 8 sec · University Drive

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    2189 ft · 34 sec · Dallas Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    13.7 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike

    3036 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6.5 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
13.7 mi · 41%
President George Bush Turnpike
6.74 mi · 20%
West University Drive
4.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 380 East
3.9 mi · 12%
Farm-to-Market Road 2931
0.78 mi · 2%
PGBT
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

13.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 19m from Providence
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Providence and 16.8 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Partly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Frisco

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Frisco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.

BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

44 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Plano. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.09 km).

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#1 Providence

This Denton County community is situated at an elevation of 581 feet in the gently rolling plains of North Texas.

Population0
Coordinates33.2334000, -96.9615800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Plano

#2 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
Start: Fishtrap Road (-96.96158, 33.233407)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.35 $5.17 $10.35
Premium $4.72 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $5.78 $6.87 $13.75

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Plano. The current time is 11:55:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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