How far is Sunnyvale, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Sunnyvale, TX to Plano, TX is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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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 Sunnyvale and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyvale and Plano.
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Start on the route
527 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Raider Drive
139 m · 18 sec · Raider Drive
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Turn right onto North Collins Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Collins Road
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Continue on Bobtown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bobtown Road
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Turn right onto Zion Road
1386 ft · 42 sec · Zion Road
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Turn left
94 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Interstate 30
1 km · 1 min · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road
1213 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Turn right onto K Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue
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Continue on Municipal Avenue
2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
120 m · 8 sec · 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 Sunnyvale and Plano.
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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunnyvale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Sunnyvale to Plano?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 11.2 miles from Sunnyvale and 11.7 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunnyvale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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.
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 Sunnyvale and Plano. Straight-line distance: 17.39 mi (27.98 km).
#1 Sunnyvale
Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,066 |
| Coordinates | 32.7965200, -96.5608200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
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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