Day trip from Dallas to Plano
Plano lies 28 km (18 mi) north of Dallas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 28 km (18 mi) apart, Plano is a realistic day trip from Dallas: about 28 min each way by road.
| Dallas | Plano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.3 million | 283,558 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 207 m (679 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 75201–75398 | 75023–75094 |
What to see in Plano
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Plano Public Library System | 1,566,429 | 2017 |
The busiest is Plano Public Library System at 1,566,429 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Plano
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Staying in Plano
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Common questions
How far is Plano from Dallas?
28 km (18 mi) in a straight line, north of Dallas; by road roughly 34 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dallas to Plano by road?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dallas and Plano?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.