How far is West Tawakoni, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from West Tawakoni, TX to Plano, TX is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Tawakoni and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Tawakoni and Plano.
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Start on the route
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Country Road
1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Rabbit Cove Road
2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road
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Turn right onto Mays Lane
1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 276
2934 ft · 50 sec · West State Highway 276
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Continue on East Quinlan Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway
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Continue on Quinlan Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Quinlan Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 276 West
16.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 276 West
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Turn right onto T L Townsend Drive
868 ft · 31 sec · T L Townsend Drive
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Turn left onto State Highway 276
3166 ft · 1 min · State Highway 276
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Turn straight onto South Goliad Street
969 ft · 32 sec · South Goliad Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 30
1354 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
774 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
6.1 mi · 7 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
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 West Tawakoni and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 276 West
Continue on State Highway 276 West
16.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Tawakoni and Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Tawakoni to Plano?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Mobile City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from West Tawakoni and 26.8 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Tawakoni and Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Mobile City
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 Mobile City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Tawakoni and Plano. Straight-line distance: 39.78 mi (64.02 km).
#1 West Tawakoni
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,994 |
| Coordinates | 32.8937300, -96.0294100 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.49 | $16.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
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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