How far is Willow Park, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Willow Park, TX to Plano, TX is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.71 mi
01h 16m
Flight
58 mi
93.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58 mi
Kilometers
93.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.71 mi
Kilometers
115.4 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Park
2026-04-19T05:27
Arrive Plano
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bedford
TX

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Willow Park
35.2 mi
00h 38m
To Plano
36.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Willow Park and Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Park and Plano.

  1. 1

    Start on Squaw Creek Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Squaw Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    913 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Sam Bass Road

    2726 ft · 2 min · Sam Bass Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ranch House Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ranch House Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    696 ft · 15 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    849 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Park and Plano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 18%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 16%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 10%
North Central Expressway
6.73 mi · 9%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 8%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Jim Wright Freeway

Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 38m from Willow Park
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willow Park and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willow Park to Plano?

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Willow Park and 36.5 miles from Plano.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willow Park and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

20 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

33 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

49 mi away
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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Park and Plano. Straight-line distance: 58 mi (93.35 km).

Willow Park

#1 Willow Park

City in Texas, United States

Population5,994
Coordinates32.7626300, -97.6505800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Plano

#2 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Squaw Creek Road (-97.651026, 32.762766)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.59 $11.62 $23.23
Diesel $3.99 $10.10 $20.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Park and Plano. The current time is 05:27:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.