How far is Rosenberg, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Rosenberg, TX to Plano, TX is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.89 mi
04h 24m
Flight
244.95 mi
394.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.95 mi
Kilometers
394.21 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.89 mi
Kilometers
468.14 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 PM CDT
Return by in Rosenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosenberg
2026-04-23T14:48
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosenberg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Rosenberg
144.9 mi
02h 12m
To Plano
146 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue I

    81 m · 10 sec · Avenue I

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    114 m · 24 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avenue H

    100 m · 9 sec · Avenue H

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 7 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Houston Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Houston Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1275 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto FM 1093

    2032 ft · 41 sec · FM 1093

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East

    893 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westpark Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    43.8 mi · 49 min · West Grand Parkway South

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    214 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North 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 Rosenberg and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
215 mi · 74%
West Grand Parkway South
43.8 mi · 15%
North Central Expressway
16.6 mi · 6%
Houston Street
9.51 mi · 3%
Westpark Tollway
2.25 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

214 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
244.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 12m from Rosenberg
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosenberg and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.9 miles from Rosenberg and 146 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.81 one way or $77.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rosenberg and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, 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 Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosenberg and Plano. Straight-line distance: 244.95 mi (394.21 km).

Rosenberg

#1 Rosenberg

City in Texas

Population39,350
Coordinates29.5571800, -95.8085600
Altitude32
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: Avenue I (-95.808562, 29.557221)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.86 L · about $38.81
Round trip
$77.62
20.54 gal · 77.72 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.81 $77.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.67 $87.34
Premium $4.59 $47.15 $94.30
Diesel $3.99 $41.01 $82.02

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 Rosenberg and Plano. The current time is 14:48:51.

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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.