How far is Rosita North, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Rosita North, TX to Plano, TX is about 455.2 miles (732.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosita North and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosita North and Plano.
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Start on School Circle
781 ft · 36 sec · School Circle
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 2030
3174 ft · 1 min · FM 2030
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At the end of the road, turn right onto El Indio Highway
2 mi · 3 min · El Indio Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2400 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Loop 480
5.2 mi · 6 min · Loop 480
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 57
92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North
758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosita North and Plano.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rosita North and Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosita North to Plano?
The road trip is about 455.2 miles (732.5 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sunset Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.3 miles from Rosita North and 235.9 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.69 one way or $121.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rosita North and Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Valley
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 Sunset Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosita North and Plano. Straight-line distance: 373.67 mi (601.36 km).
#1 Rosita North
Census designated place in Maverick County, Texas
| Population | 3,818 |
| Coordinates | 28.6564400, -100.4221800 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 732 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 40m |
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 | $60.69 | $121.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.29 | $136.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.73 | $147.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.13 | $128.26 |
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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