How far is Rockwall, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Rockwall, TX to Plano, TX is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
19.8 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.16 mi
24.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.16 mi
Kilometers
24.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.8 mi
Kilometers
31.86 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM CDT
Return by in Rockwall
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwall
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockwall
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
Pleasant Valley
TX

Town in Wichita County, Texas, United States

From Rockwall
9.9 mi
00h 12m
To Plano
9.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Rockwall and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Goliad Street

    68 m · 13 sec · North Goliad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Kaufman Street

    80 m · 17 sec · West Kaufman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Alamo Road

    80 m · 11 sec · North Alamo Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Rusk Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · West Rusk Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto President George Bush Highway

    538 ft · 9 sec · President George Bush Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward PGBT Toll North

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    11.4 mi · 12 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto K Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Municipal Avenue

    2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    120 m · 8 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockwall 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
11.4 mi · 58%
West Rusk Street
5.81 mi · 29%
President George Bush Highway
0.76 mi · 4%
K Avenue
0.66 mi · 3%
Municipal Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
PGBT Toll North
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

11.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Valley
00h 12m from Rockwall
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockwall 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 Rockwall to Plano?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Rockwall and 9.9 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

29 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

74 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockwall and Plano. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 km).

Rockwall

#1 Rockwall

A city in Rockwall County, Texas.

Population47,415
Coordinates32.9312300, -96.4597100
Altitude180
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: North San Jacinto Street (-96.459527, 32.931228)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.98 $5.95
Premium $4.59 $3.21 $6.43
Diesel $3.99 $2.80 $5.59

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 Rockwall and Plano. The current time is 21:46:54.

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