Origin
Plano, TX
Evening in Plano on Thursday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, TX to Wylie, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
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Wylie, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 9.9-mile drive from Plano, TX to Wylie, TX should take you about 18 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it ideal as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. With a projected fuel cost of around $2, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate along 14th Street and FM 544, experiencing a mixed drive profile. This quick journey is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on 14th Street and FM 544, including a continuous segment of 4.5 miles on 14th Street. This suggests a blend of faster-paced road sections and potentially more local road navigation as you progress. The road's personality shifts as you travel, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous one. You can expect a dynamic feel behind the wheel on this route.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
14th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near K Avenue.
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 9.9 miles you will encounter 4 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: near the start (K Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (TX 78 / South State Highway 78): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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K Avenue
Turn left onto K Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
14th Street
Turn left onto 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
TX 78 / South State Highway 78
Turn left onto TX 78 / South State Highway 78
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
FM3412 / South Ballard Avenue
Turn left onto FM3412 / South Ballard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 14th Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| FM 544 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East FM 544 | 1 mi | 2m |
| West FM 544 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South State Highway 78 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Ballard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| K Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 15th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
14th Street
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Wylie, TX.
1
Start on East 15th Street
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 15th Street
2
Turn left onto K Avenue
456 ft
·
16 sec
·
K Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto 14th Street
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
14th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto 14th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
5
Continue on FM 544
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West FM 544
6
Continue on FM 544
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East FM 544
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on FM 544
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 544
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto TX 78
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 78
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto FM3412
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Ballard Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
North Ballard Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$2.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Wylie, TX
Evening in Wylie on Thursday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Plano, TX to Wylie, TX covers 9.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 14th Street, FM 544, East FM 544. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Plano, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (K Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (TX 78 / South State Highway 78): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Plano, TX to Wylie, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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