How far is Westlake, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Westlake, TX to Plano, TX is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westlake and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westlake and Plano.
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Start on the route
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 23 sec
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Turn left
136 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Westlake Parkway
149 m · 20 sec · Westlake Parkway
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Turn right onto East State Highway 114
2236 ft · 1 min · East State Highway 114
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 114 East
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Northwest Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Dallas
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto 15th Street
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
2304 ft · 49 sec · 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 Westlake 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westlake and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westlake to Plano?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Westlake and 19 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westlake and Mostly Cloudy near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Coppell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westlake and Plano. Straight-line distance: 28.81 mi (46.37 km).
#1 Westlake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,793 |
| Coordinates | 32.9912400, -97.1950100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
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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