How far is Roanoke, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Roanoke, TX to Plano, TX is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
39.55 mi
00h 39m
Flight
30.55 mi
49.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.55 mi
Kilometers
49.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.55 mi
Kilometers
63.65 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM 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
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Coppell
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Roanoke
19.4 mi
00h 19m
To Plano
20.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Byron Nelson Boulevard

    2907 ft · 1 min · East Byron Nelson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 114

    55 m · 4 sec · East State Highway 114

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 114 East

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Dallas

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
13.5 mi · 34%
TX 114 East
8.94 mi · 23%
TX 121 North
8.37 mi · 21%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
2.8 mi · 7%
I 35E South
1.59 mi · 4%
PGBT Toll East
1.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

13.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coppell
00h 19m from Roanoke
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roanoke and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 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?

Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Roanoke and 20.1 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coppell

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 Coppell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 4.9 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 14.7 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 10.2 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

28 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

41 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Plano. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.17 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

Population9,753
Coordinates33.0040100, -97.2258500
Altitude193
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: Byron Nelson Boulevard (-97.225818, 33.004074)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.51
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.25 $10.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.59 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $3.99 $5.55 $11.10

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Plano. The current time is 23:44:35.

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.