How far is The Colony, TX from Royse City, TX?
The driving distance from The Colony, TX to Royse City, TX is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
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 The Colony and Royse City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Colony and Royse City.
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Start on the route
63 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
2848 ft · 1 min · Blair Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto South Colony Boulevard
1920 ft · 40 sec · South Colony Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Josey Lane
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Josey Lane
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Turn left onto Parker Road
2283 ft · 60 sec · Parker Road
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Turn right onto Plano Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Plano Parkway
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Turn right onto Midway Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Midway Road
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Take the ramp left toward PGBT Toll East
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
24 mi · 26 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 548: Royse City
1309 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 30
1306 ft · 22 sec · West Interstate 30
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2321 ft · 48 sec · South Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Colony and Royse City.
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
Merge slight left onto 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.
Partly Sunny leaving The Colony and Mostly Clear near Royse City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Colony to Royse City?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 24 miles from The Colony and 24 miles from Royse City.
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 15 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.53 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Colony and Mostly Clear near Royse City.
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 The Colony and Royse City. Straight-line distance: 33.04 mi (53.17 km).
#1 The Colony
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 45,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.0890100, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royse City
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,702 |
| Coordinates | 32.9751200, -96.3324800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royse City (-96.33248, 32.97512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.53 | $13.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
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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