How far is Royse City, TX from The Colony, TX?
The driving distance from Royse City, TX to The Colony, TX is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Wichita County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royse City and The Colony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royse City and The Colony.
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Start on South Elm Street
2021 ft · 42 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Interstate 30
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
24 mi · 26 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Midway Road, Rosemeade Parkway
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Midway Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Midway Road
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Turn left onto West Plano Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Plano Parkway
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Turn left onto Parker Road
2304 ft · 58 sec · Parker Road
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Turn right onto North Josey Lane
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Josey Lane
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Colony Boulevard
1931 ft · 46 sec · South Colony Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
2887 ft · 1 min · Blair Oaks Drive
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Turn right
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Royse City and The Colony.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
President George Bush Turnpike
Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
24 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Royse City and Partly Sunny near The Colony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royse City to The Colony?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Royse City and 23.9 miles from The Colony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Royse City and Partly Sunny near The Colony.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant 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 Pleasant Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royse City and The Colony. Straight-line distance: 33.04 mi (53.17 km).
#1 Royse City
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,702 |
| Coordinates | 32.9751200, -96.3324800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Colony
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 45,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.0890100, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Colony (-96.88639, 33.08901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.84 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
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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