How far is Addison, TX from McKinney, TX?

The driving distance from Addison, TX to McKinney, TX is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.75 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.47 mi
32.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.47 mi
Kilometers
32.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.75 mi
Kilometers
39.83 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKinney
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM CDT
Return by in Addison
Wed, Apr 22, 9:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive McKinney
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Addison
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Frisco
TX

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

From Addison
12.2 mi
00h 14m
To McKinney
12.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and McKinney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and McKinney.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Addison Circle

    61 m · 8 sec · Addison Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Addison Road

    2463 ft · 55 sec · Addison Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Keller Springs Road

    2600 ft · 1 min · Keller Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

    93 m · 8 sec · Dallas Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT North

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Dallas North Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT TOLL South, SRT TOLL North: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    2020 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SRT North: Sam Rayburn Tollway North

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SRT North: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    817 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    11 mi · 12 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Tennessee Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tennessee Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and McKinney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
12.2 mi · 49%
Dallas North Tollway
7.92 mi · 32%
South Tennessee Street
1.14 mi · 5%
South McDonald Street
0.97 mi · 4%
SRT North
0.51 mi · 2%
Keller Springs Road
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sam Rayburn Tollway

Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

11 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 14m from Addison
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to McKinney?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Addison and 12.5 miles from McKinney.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKinney.

Stop Ideas Near Frisco

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 Frisco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

44 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and McKinney. Straight-line distance: 20.47 mi (32.94 km).

Addison

#1 Addison

City in Dallas County, Texas, USA

Population16,218
Coordinates32.9617900, -96.8291700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
McKinney

#2 McKinney

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population208,272
Coordinates33.1976200, -96.6152700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.829085, 32.961791)
End: North Tennessee Street (-96.61506, 33.19762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.59 $3.99 $7.99
Diesel $3.99 $3.47 $6.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and McKinney. The current time is 20:26:01.

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.