Origin
Rockwall, TX
Late night in Rockwall on Sunday
Local time
2:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockwall, TX to Plano, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockwall, TX
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Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Rockwall to Plano, you are in for a quick 19.8-mile trip that typically takes about 25 minutes. This journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward connection between two neighboring communities. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire trip, keeping your travel costs minimal. This route is best viewed as a practical local transit rather than a destination-heavy excursion. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to plan your arrival time based entirely on your personal schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| West Rusk Street | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| President George Bush Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| K Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Municipal Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 15th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Alamo Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Kaufman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 11.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwall, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on this road
169 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto TX 205
222 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Goliad Street
3
Turn left onto West Kaufman Street
261 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Kaufman Street
4
Turn left onto TX 205
261 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Alamo Road
5
Turn right onto TX 66
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Rusk Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto TX 190
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
President George Bush Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward PGBT Toll North
8
Merge onto PGBT
11 mi
·
12 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Avenue K, Plano Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto TX 190
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
President George Bush Highway
11
Turn right onto K Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
K Avenue
12
Continue on Municipal Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Municipal Avenue
13
Turn left onto East 15th Street
392 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Kaufman Street
Turn left onto West Kaufman Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 66 / West Rusk Street
Turn right onto TX 66 / West Rusk Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
TX 190 / President George Bush Highway
Turn right onto TX 190 / President George Bush Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Avenue K, Plano Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Avenue K, Plano Road
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
President George Bush Turnpike
(11.4 mi)
$0.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Sunday
Local time
2:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway travel. You will navigate through local roads like North Goliad Street, West Kaufman Street, and North Alamo Road to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch on any single road is minimal, you will be making frequent turns throughout the 25-minute transit. This lack of highway segments means you should prepare for a more engaged, stop-and-go driving experience compared to a major freeway commute. Stay alert as you transition between these local streets, as the road character remains consistent in its focus on neighborhood connectivity.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on President George Bush Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Kaufman Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Kaufman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 66 / West Rusk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (TX 190 / President George Bush Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rockwall, TX and Plano, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll North and Avenue K.
Pgbt Toll North
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
Avenue K
17.8 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting in Rockwall, TX
Full guide →Founded 1854
Rockwall is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas.
Arriving in Plano, TX
Full guide →Plano is a city of 285,000 people (2020) in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas and is north of Dallas. It is home to the headquarters of several large corporations.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.91 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Kaufman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 66 / West Rusk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (TX 190 / President George Bush Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plano, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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